People talk about relationships requiring a lot of work, but not just those love relationships. Our friendships are just as meaningful,...

I see you, mama, out here momming so hard. You’re everything from the taxi driver, short-order cook, personal assistant, nurse...

These past few months have been intense with feelings and opinions about Food and Drug Administration approvals, to mask or not mask, to...

This year I've learned to take self-care more seriously. As women, we often hear that self-care isn't selfish and put your mask on first...

This morning I took my routine walk around the neighborhood, taking in the beauty of the blue sky, leaf-covered trees and crisp morning...

I have about fifty-leven recipes for grilled salmon, but this by far is one of my favorites. And this smoked spinach is a big hit with...

If you haven't picked locks today, you're missing out on some good ole parenting moments that have to be experienced at least once in life.

I've been taught to be independent and self-sufficient since my elementary school days. My dad didn't want me to rely on a man for things...

Last night we had a family Zoom call, and before it ended, everyone shared what their 'resolutions' were for 2021. I've never been one...

As soon as I opened my eyes 30 minutes before my 5 a.m. alarm, I knew we were in for some trouble because my youngest kiddo was already...

Well, Lifers, I fell off the grateful wagon. The goal is to blog daily about the things I'm thankful for in life. I write my daily...

Today I had the most delightful salad filled with blackberries, cranberries, Mandarin oranges and walnuts. Life is a whirlwind for me...

I'm so grateful for books and my bookshelves. I usually keep my great reads. Occasionally I'll pass a great one along, but there is...

Today we spent the afternoon enjoying the changing leaves on a long, scenic drive to nowhere in particular. I grew up in a small town...

I know what you're thinking; you should be grateful for every day. I agree with you. Every day on the right side of the dirt is a day to...

Any day is a great day for grilling in my book, but during this pandemic, we've enjoyed our weekly sunset barbecues as we sheltered in...

One of the best parts of God's beautiful Earth is the beach and ocean breeze. I never get tired of the view, the sounds, the sand and the...

Today, I'm thankful for all things comical. I enjoy a good, hearty laugh, and the way my life and world are set-up right now, I find...

This morning is beautiful in my part of the world. Even though the temperature is lower than I like, the sky is cloud-free and the sun is...

I'm sitting here watching one of Avery Sunshine's Live From the Crib concerts, a beautiful sheltering-in-place benefit born out of this...