Habits cause mom to call it a four letter word

Of course, you’re wondering what “it?” Well, the headline is a little trick so let me explain…The idea of developing habits makes me wanna cuss! Yes, as much as I believe I’m getting better and that God is strengthening, I have some bad habits that just won’t go away. Uh, Correction. That are going [...]

Hidden costs of travel with large family

Ever wondered what it would cost you if you had a larger family? Thought about travelling, especially car travel with them during a holiday week? Let me share with you unexpected costs:

9 expired items in the first aid kits (yeah, I have one for the car and one to give to the grandparents. Should be updated every [...]

Financial Friday: Where do I start? Tips for recovery

I am passionate about leaving a legacy for my children. What does legacy mean to me? It means a rich inheritance of both material and non-material wealth. I don’t want to delve too much into this, but I want to leave this Earth better than it was while I was here and it starts with [...]

Night time blues

For years, I used to sneak into the kid’s rooms and take a peek at them while they slept. I watched their still bodies, curled up in weird positions and wondered what they were dreaming about or if they were dreaming at all. My oldest and my youngest sleep with their eyes slightly open to [...]

Friends: How many of us have them?

As you all know, I can come up with a song for most situations in my life. Some of your faves were Unwritten, Bag Lady and
Well, add these lyrics from the 80’s R & B group, Whodini.
Friends, how many of us have them? Friends? The one’s you can depend on. Let’s be friends.
I used to [...]