Need something to read over the holidays, while you soak your feet after a long day in the tub, or while you are sitting in the car waiting for soccer practice to end? Are you always on the lookout for great books? Then check out my friend, Rachelle J. Christensen’s new book, Diamond Rings Are …
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As I’ve been readying our son to leave home for the next two years, many parenting questions have surfaced. Vital questions such as, “Does he know how much we love him?” and “Does he know how to clean a bathroom?” and more importantly, “Will he clean that bathroom?” However, as he and I have spent these …
The other day I had a timely “teaching moment” with my girls. After being up all night—literally—with my toddler who fought an ear infection, I attempted to catch some final zzzs between 4:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m., the latter time when my junior high kids readied for school. However, I was awakened by the sounds …
The holidays approach with Halloween right around the corner. No need to feel overwhelmed by the possible increase of to-dos, especially with decorations in the mix. This year, use VEERS and more importantly, involve your children in the decorating (a.k.a. why Halloween can be scary…) Last week my young daughter, who had hounded me to …
With the crisp fall weather maybe you’ve been wanting to start or notch up your fitness goals, but just can’t seem to get in the groove. Here is one VITAL suggestion for your success: create a DOABLE rhythm and routine that you like! I don’t know about you (“I’m feeling 22…”) but if I don’t …
