The “Power of the Pause” is a super important rule in my life. It allows me to think through life thoroughly, showing me a picture of what a situation could look like. I have the option to change my reaction for a better outcome of a situation. The Power Of The Pause During Frustrating Times…
The Situation “Mom, can we go see Grandma tonight?” That was my queue to get up from my seat in the theater and head straight to pick up my daughter. I wrote her back and said, “Yes, but I need to pick you up early.” Two hours prior, I had dropped my daughter off at…
The Hot Chocolate recipe is a fantastic opportunity for conversation as everyone makes it together. Plus, the family can add more or less to the recipe to make it their own family recipe—something to share through the years! Interested in reading the story that created this recipe? The Teen Connection: The Cup of Hot Chocolate….
“What You Do Today Can Improve All Of Your Tomorrows.” Ralph Marston Let’s start with the “Oh Crap” factor of all this! Let me think about this some more… Do I REALLY want to go back to the workforce outside the home?? I have so many things I do here, and the simple thought of…
Most of us live in this bubble within our lives where we feel secure. We have our community which most of us see as safe, especially for those of us who live in military communities. We must keep our security bubble in check. Whether we are in our neighborhoods or outside of them, we must…
As I re-read this article I decided to break it up. Life is too complicated to read long articles, and truthfully I would love for my readers to fully understand my point of view. Enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate! The world of raising teens can be super fast-paced yet at times it feels…