I started thinking about our Thanksgiving traditions when I heard about this contest sponsored by Target and www.Twittermoms.com.  Since my favorite store happens to be Target and Twittermoms is one of the best blogging contest sources around…I had to participate!  Thanksgiving traditions changed for us when I lost close members of the family two years ago.  We had always spent that special day with my grandmother and my mom.  They both went to Heaven in 2007.  So ... Read Full Story

I was recently approached via email by Leah Carey about a project she is initiating for personal development through writing prompts.  Writing is cathartic, I totally believe that on so many levels.  Her idea is a great one so I wanted to share it.  November 18 is the kickoff and she is focusing on two groups with this initial project of writing ideas, divorce and breast cancer.  Having survived divorce, she contacted me to share this with my readers and I hope you will ju... Read Full Story

7.  MAINTAIN A SUPPORT SYSTEM:  Keep your support system intact, instead of withdrawing from family and friends.  I’ll never forget the falsehood I was told when I was about to get married, “Now you will have to give up your friends.” I believed that back then, but realize now – what a mistake!  You  need to retain your support system of close friends and family.  Getting married doesn’t remove your need for others in your life: People to talk to, share your i... Read Full Story

Coaxing Going down the interstate last night I was approaching an entrance ramp while driving in the right lane.  There was a truck entering from the ramp.  I slowed and blinked my lights (to inform him to merge in front of me).  He hesitated.  I slowed a little more and blinked high beam/low beam once again as a signal.  He hesitated and slowed.  I slowed even more to about a crawl at this point, flashing my lights as if I was trying to send SOS to a passing UF... Read Full Story

Coaxing Going down the interstate last night I was approaching an entrance ramp while driving in the right lane.  There was a truck entering from the ramp.  I slowed and blinked my lights (to inform him to merge in front of me).  He hesitated.  I slowed a little more and blinked high beam/low beam once again as a signal.  He hesitated and slowed.  I slowed even more to about a crawl at this point, flashing my lights as if I was trying to send SOS to a passing UF... Read Full Story

Continue to Embrace Change Life is changing.  Whether we like it or want it or create it or NOT, changes in life happen.  We can’t stop it.  We might as well embrace it, enjoy it, and make the most of it.   I try to do this. I don’t like the thought of my kids growing up and one day leaving me to start life on their own; but I know it’s coming. That’s change; change that I can mold in the making by instilling in my kiddos today what will carry them into their future as adu... Read Full Story

Continue to Embrace Change Life is changing.  Whether we like it or want it or create it or NOT, changes in life happen.  We can’t stop it.  We might as well embrace it, enjoy it, and make the most of it.   I try to do this. I don’t like the thought of my kids growing up and one day leaving me to start life on their own; but I know it’s coming. That’s change; change that I can mold in the making by instilling in my kiddos today what will carry them into their future as adu... Read Full Story

NO Nasty Chemicals: No problem – NO Nasty Cleanup: No problemRemember the post when I talked about the way it used to be with just the three of us?  Back then I used my little itty bitty George Foreman – you know the one that will only hold 2 hamburgers on the grill at time… I still have it.  I love that little thing.  I would pull it out to make grilled cheese, quesadillas, and even FRENCH TOAST!  It’s great for one person or two.  Yes it will even make French toast ... Read Full Story

NO Nasty Chemicals: No problem – NO Nasty Cleanup: No problem Remember the post when I talked about the way it used to be with just the three of us?  Back then I used my little itty bitty George Foreman – you know the one that will only hold 2 hamburgers on the grill at time… I still have it.  I love that little thing.  I would pull it out to make grilled cheese, quesadillas, and even FRENCH TOAST!  It’s great for one person or two.  Yes it will even make French toast... Read Full Story

When I started planning the trip to Kentucky (literally months ago) for training classes; I had to plan a way to take care of the kids while I was away.  As a single mom this is the first thought that comes to mind when you hear the words “Can you go out of town for this event?” I have been working for the same non-profit over ten years and they have always been great about being flexible.  Quite frankly, it is not often they even need me to go out of town.  But when they do, m... Read Full Story