Sometimes we forget that little eyes are always watching, and little ears are always listening. We forget the power of words. Your words hold the power to make someone smile or to make someone cry. Recently, my oldest came home crying because someone at school said something hurtful to another kid. Be still my Mama-heart….
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Perfect Recipes for Valentine’s Day
Well, I blinked and Christmas and New Year’s passed me by. Now before you know it Valentine’s Day will be here. Believe it or not, I have already seen a few stores setting up their seasonal aisles for Valentine’s. However, the good news is Valentine’s Day comes with some great food, desserts, and good deals…
The Importance of Fathers
Dads often don’t get the credit they deserve. Even today, as more and more fathers, are taking on the full-time caretaking role or finding themselves as single fathers. Children are still seen as mostly the mothers’ responsibility, which is sad because fathers really do matter when it comes to their children’s development. With Father’s Day…
9 Signs You Are Ready to Start Dating After Divorce
I am so glad that I don’t have to worry about the dating world anymore. However, I have a few friends that are having to deal with this very situation. You don’t go into marriage preparing for divorce, so what happens when life throws you a curveball? How do you know that you are ready…
11 Things Your Spouse Needs To Hear
In marriage, life can get pretty hectic with kids, careers, social engagements, etc… I have noticed that the little things seem to start to suffer first. Communication is essential in making a marriage, or any relationship, work to its full potential. I have said numerous times that words hold great power. Words have the ability to…
8 Stay At Home Valentine’s Day Date Ideas For Parents
With Valentines around the corner, I got to thinking how can we make things a little more special this year. It is so hard to go out and celebrate when we have kids, especially if it falls during the week, on a school night or work night. I’ll be honest, since having our boys most…