As a mom, I often find myself repeating things over and over and over again: “Please don’t whine. Ask politely instead.” “You must pick up your room before you can…
Faith
Camaraderie on Aisle 3
I heard her kids before I even saw them. I was pushing my grocery cart through a busy back section of our grocery store when I heard two kids arguing…
What is Home?
How do you define a home? What images come to your mind? Hot meals on a table? Decorating in that style? Stepping over a pile of laundry, dogs, and toys…
Do You Like to Wait?
Do you like to wait? What goes through your mind when you pick the grocery line that appears the shortest then watch ten other people speed past you in the…
Taking Life One Step at a Time
My three-year-old has started something new that creates a different level of excitement in his life. Anytime he asks for something and I respond with what he has to do…
Father Love
Sweet memories tumble through my head and slowly spill out of my eyes as salty tears. It was supposed to be just another one of my daily walks through the…
Royal Fascination
By Princess Julia DesCarpentrie “Princess jammies!” wailed my over-tired 2-year-old daughter. The strawberry, monkey, and ballerina pajamas were unacceptable. Only the nightgown with Disney princesses residing in the dirty laundry…
Cardboard Dollhouse-Making Trumped My To-Do List
It was Monday morning. My to-do list was massively long, the house was a mess, the laundry pile was enormous, and to top it all off, I was recovering from…
Ready, Set, Go: Rising Early in the Morning
Morning time is a struggle most days. I think it has a lot to do with lack of sleep due to potty-training toddlers and my teething baby. Because of this,…
Life Ready Woman Fan
I first met Shaunti Feldhahn several years ago through the pages of her book, “For Women Only.” I remember when I read that book being so appreciative of her ability…