Christmas Giving There is such magic in the air at Christmas time. There seems to be something tangible in … Continue reading
Earlier Years, Fat Pants I’ve been thinking about the years when my children were younger and longing a bit for those little bitty ones that made me laugh and cry! Baby Luke was really quiet for one of his naps. When I opened up the door, he … Continue reading
Oatmeal Waffles-Really? This may sound crazy, but these waffles are good! There are very few ingredients and they are easy to make. Did I mention how good they are for you? Can’t beat that. My kids ask for them all the time and my husband likes them more than regular … Continue reading
Mind, Body, and Spirit When considering wellbeing, think of your physical, emotional and spiritual self as a 3 legged stool. When one of those aspects of your life is off balance you are going to fall. You can be in top physical shape but if you are an emotional wreck, … Continue reading
A Happy Marriage Before you were married (those of you who are married), did you ever think two people could be so different? What’s not to love about shopping? Did you know there was such a thing as ‘man‘ food? Or find it downright fascinating that someone won’t turn on the car … Continue reading
Garlic, The Stinking Rose My husband walks through the door and complains, “Awk, what’s that smell?!” The children on the other hand exclaim, “I LOVE that smell! What’s for dinner?” Yep, garlic. Whether you like the smell or not, the health benefits are there. Mayo Clinic states: ”Garlic also is well … Continue reading
How do you use your time? What direction are you going? Consider the statement, “Be effective as opposed to efficient.” Neil A. Maxwell said, “The scriptural advice, “Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength” (D&C 10:4) suggests paced progress, much as God used seven creative periods … Continue reading
Grin and Bare it I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “Grin and Bare it.” There are benefits galore from smiling and laughing. Studies have found that a smile that reaches the eyes as opposed to a forced smile, relieves stress more effectively. “Smiles are generally divided into two categories: … Continue reading
Viking Dinner – It is great fun to throw the kids for a loop once in a while. Try something really out of the ordinary. The kids love the unexpected. When the normal is, mom cajoling for chores to be done and dad coming home tired from work, it is … Continue reading
As fun as Halloween is for many children, not all of them enjoy the festivities. Have a look at my grandson: Halloween festivities aren’t always the joy of a child’s life