Giving Back

 Imagine being able to take a photo that makes an impact!  As a part of my commitment this year to bring you ways you can give back, here is something that I came across that I think you will find easy to do.  Most of us enjoy sharing our…

I always look forward to my two weeks off of school during the December holidays.  Being able to sleep in and stay up late makes me quite content.  This year our Christmas was a little different than usual.  Life with a 14 month old in…

Christmas is right around the corner! Many of us are still scrambling to complete our shopping lists, running store to store or finalizing our shopping online. Often, with the hustling and bustling this time of year we can lose sight of…

My Christmas tree is full of ornaments as I suspect yours is too.  I am betting that there are several ornaments on your tree that you hold dear to your heart.  I have quite a few of them. From the ornaments that have been passed down from…

Millions watched Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund telethon and millions were raised. The telethon, broadcast on GAC, AXS-TV, RFD and The Heartland Network Tuesday, received huge donations from music stars…

Family is where life begins and love never ends. I love this quote!  As I have gotten older, I have come to realize just how true this really is.  While I know it may not ring true for many families due to the circumstances many…

My family has had the unique opportunity to serve others through mission trips.  These mission trips we take are a real eye opener and provide us with a real attitude adjustment.  Experiencing life through the eyes of people living…

Parents want to bring their babies the very best.  From finding the very best doctor to using the best products, we want to be assured that what we invest in is perfect for our families.  One of those products that you know you can trust…

The life of a mother is never ending.  It can feel like you carry the weight of the entire world on our shoulders.  Parenting is tough!  As a mother, I know how tiring it can be. As a teacher, I hear the stories often of the real struggles…

For several years our K-Kids club at my school has participated in making blankets for Project Linus.  It is a project that our students tend to really enjoy.  Students bring in fleece fabric and we work to measure, cut, and tie…