When You Don't Feel Grateful
I'm a busy working mom who has the same struggles as most. My hubby and I are concerned about paying bills, spending enough time with our kids, and making our marriage work. I also deal with some health problems, so...

FREE music from Joshua Bell and Thanksgiving recipes from Sandra Lee!
Boy, have I got some holiday treats for you! First, you can click on the following link to here Joshua Bell's (the Grammy-Award winning virtuoso violinist) entire new album in streaming form: Pop Up Audio At Home with Friends features...

Works for Me Wednesday: Christmas Gift Delivery Night (in our PJ's!)
Our family of four (me, my hubby, and two boys ages 5 and 11) has come up with a fun, inexpensive, and simple holiday tradition that we all look forward to. It takes just a little bit of preparation and...

Adventures in Missing the Point
A rare-for-me rant, which I began earlier this week when I was tired and cranky... --When the coach of a little boys' football team berates his players with rough language, shouting, and threats...he's missing the point. It's a game, mister....

Works for Me: Finding "Me Time" in a Hectic Schedule
Here a few ways I find time alone (super-important, since I'm an introvert at heart): --I actually enjoy doing dishes. I know, I'm weird! :) After the family has helped bring dishes to the sink and my oldest has cleaned...