As parents, teaching our children to be thankful is not always an easy task to do. This time of year, especially, when there is often an expectation of gifts and over-indulgence it can be even more difficult. In our household, there is a constant awareness on the importance of gratitude. We have our family gratitude…
Download a copy of this free printable, Be SMART With Your Goals, here and connect with us on Friday as we recap our 2013 goals and lay out our 2014 goals. As we close out this year, have you taken the time to take note of your growth, successes and areas of opportunity? While I may not…
The holidays seem to be the busiest time of the year. Between shopping, untangling lights, finding new hiding spots from my kiddos, holiday parties and drop-ins, baking (or in my case – begging your best friend to bake for you), your regular life doesn’t press pause. You can only read so many articles on ‘holiday…
A friend posted on Facebook yesterday afternoon that a contact in the BBC Newsroom was alerted that something was going on in South Africa in regards to Nelson Mandela. Mr. Mandela has been out of the private eyes for years and at the age of 95, it was inevitable but it still made an impact.
After Thanksgiving, once Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday shopping season is in full swing – somehow showing gratitude during the holidays can seem to get lost in the shuffle. We become focused on crossing everyone off of our list, the newest and hottest gadgets, holiday travel, often everything but the true reason for…
