Pinning or Pining

by | Aug 29, 2013 | Trends

I love Pinterest. Pinterest drives me crazy. I accept that I am fully a quandary of magnificent proportions. Pinterest is an amazing conglomeration of creative inspiration and culinary wonder. It has the ability to make me WANT to cook. It has the power to make me...

Cuppa Cool Beans

by | Aug 15, 2013 | DIY, Trends

I love me some coffee. LOVE. However, in the hot days of summer, sipping from a steamy mug makes me a bit flustered. Since I opt to not cause hot flashes whenever possible, those are the moments a smooth, iced java beverage beckons me! I laugh as I type this because I...

Why I Volunteer at the Single Moms Retreat

by | Jul 22, 2013 | Trends

I am not a single mom. I wasn’t raised by a single mom. I never really knew very many single moms. And yet when I heard about the single mom’s retreat…  how many women would come, the honesty of the topics the speakers would share about (like abuse,...

Changing How We View Abortion After Rape

by | Jul 15, 2013 | Trends

In our country, abortion is a touchy topic. When we are in our close circle of friends, we may speak candidly about our opinions, but many of us do not voice such things publicly. I’ve chosen to mostly not talk about abortion in public, mainly because I do not want...

How to Make the Most of Your Summer

by | Jul 8, 2013 | Trends

I don’t know about you, but my summers fly by. I longingly look at the calendar all spring, only to realize a moment later that it’s the end of August! This year I’m going in with a plan. I will think about all that I want to accomplish, big and small and prepare to...