Many of us are walking around, making our way in this life without the help of a parent. I hear stories from so many people who do not have a reliable relationship with a biological parent, and often it is obvious. I believe this will become more of the norm in our society as families... Continue Reading →
Walking With a Limp
I see a physical therapist on a regular basis who specializes in an active release technique, this enables him to be able to correct my joint subluxations and 'put me back together again'. I have said over and over that I feel physically the best as I am walking out of his office. However, when... Continue Reading →
Uncharted
I have talked to a lot of concerned parents about how much time their kids, usually their sons, spend on video games. Sometimes Moms will ask how we handled the lure of it all, and I don't know if I give that great of an answer, but it worked for us. Our policy from Day... Continue Reading →
Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
We have been living kitchen-free for about three months now. A major renovation has left us with a grill, VitaMix, air fryer and microwave in the basement. It’s a first world problem, but still a problem. Breakfast is the easiest meal to prepare, because we rarely cook it anymore, relying on smoothies and boiled eggs... Continue Reading →
Live a Little
Open up your junk drawer and show me how many gift cards you currently have. We have several cards from our favorite local restaurants, and yet we go to other places for dinner and pay full price. I just found two Visa gift cards in my wallet that have less than $20 combined, no idea... Continue Reading →
Want to be a Good Friend?
You've met a potential friend at one of the hundreds of places you find yourself waiting for your child; sidelines, waiting room, parking lots and hallways. You can just feel that this could be the real thing - a true friend! It can be easy to start the conversation, but how do you go about... Continue Reading →
2021 Reading List
This year was a year like none other for me, in the past I have had short seasons in life of not being able to concentrate on reading a whole book or sometimes even an article, but that has been when we were in the process of moving or going through a challenge short term.... Continue Reading →
Another Surgery
Happy 1 year! Today marks one year since i was diagnosed with breast cancer and two days ago I had reconstructive surgery. Feels a lot like coming full circle. I‘m not interested in dwelling on the details of the day’s events, except to say I am so glad it’s behind me. I’m finishing up this... Continue Reading →
Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding
Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding If comfort food involves bread and/or chocolate for you, this could be your new favorite dessert. I made this for years, and then forgot all about it, until I had some chocolate croissants that needed to go away. It’s now front of mind again! Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding 1/4 c unsalted... Continue Reading →
Modern Chicken Pot Pie
I found a recipe from Half Baked Harvest that makes a homemade chicken sauce with veggies and crust, all the components of a classic pot pie, but no peas to pick out! The recipe calls for phyllo dough on top, but I went a step easier and use puff pastry with delicious results. You could... Continue Reading →