Reconnect the Disconnect

by | Nov 2, 2015 | Relationships

Last week something happened that disrupted my perfectly peaceful evening–the Internet went out. Panic ensued as I asked my techie son to see if he could find and fix the problem. No such luck. We waited, not so patiently, to see if it would just resolve itself....

Body Image

by | Jul 3, 2015 | Health and Wellness

Today was just one of those days. You know the days where your hair has a mind of it’s own, a pimple has popped up right in the middle of your forehead, and you get another swimsuit catalog in the mail. Yep, there it was, just waiting in my mailbox at the end of a...

School’s Almost Out – Don’t Panic

by | May 28, 2015 | Trends

The countdown is on. Memorial Day is behind us and the unofficial start of summer has begun. Lazy days at the beach, picnics, corn on the cob, fireworks, and iced tea are all waiting for us. So are the kids and that dreaded phrase, “I’m bored.” I love having my kids...

Cut Your Grocery Bill Just By Planning Ahead

by | Apr 23, 2015 | DIY, Financial

Every year I rework out budget. Last year I realized that after our tithe and mortgage, our grocery budget was the biggest expense. With a family of four, I saw this as a challenge to cut our grocery budget by 25%. Now I know all about those “crazy coupon people” who...