Three words to describe my childhood? Full, fun, and treasured. Now, I may not have used those words as a fourteen-year-old, or even ten years ago, but being a parent myself and practicing gratitude has helped my outlook to be more positive. Although like everyone else there was trial, difficulty and tragedy, I truly feel […]

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! By Dr. Seuss Curled up in a chair or on the bed, I could read for hours. I could also read while walking, at sporting events, and […]

Here we are, rounding the corner into 2023! With each passing year, I actually struggle with the start of a new year. My struggle isn’t because I’m a negative person, or with the actual passing of time; it’s actually because of how quickly the passing of time happens. One of my gifts is being able […]

Off-brand or name-brand? Local or chain? Discounts or full price? Many decisions in life, even the seemingly insignificant, have angles to be considered. Do you get what you pay for, find ways to get more bang for your buck, or go all in paying top dollar expecting the best? Whatever the purchase, it can be […]

Years ago, when I was about seven or eight, my mom forced my brother to eat liver and onions. He didn’t care for that particular dish, but my mom wouldn’t allow him to leave the table until he’d finished his plate. Liver and onions had not been on my mom’s menu that night. In fact, […]

Part One As a child, I couldn’t wait for the latest copy of Good Housekeeping to arrive in the mail for one reason: the recipes. I would frantically flip through my mother’s magazine with the hope of finding the tear-out recipe from the middle. Even as a child, the mere thought of making a new […]