Crazy Cakes and Eskimo Kisses

If you live in my neck of the woods, then you are fully aware summer is quickly coming to a close. There is only about four weeks left ...

I hope you dream big and without fear.  Search for buried treasures you may never find and build castles on clouds you will never live in, a...

I was raised by strong women. Potato peeling, Corn husking, Hamburger cooking, Fish frying, There are kids starving in some countries,...

As a mom of two girls, well meaning people often tell me how "lucky" I am, how calm my house must be, how quiet our days probably ...

Confession: I missed my daughter's first IEP meeting. To me, this was akin to missing her first smile, her first steps, or her first da...

Remember when we were children and perfect? Remember when we woke up late Christmas morning, unwrapped presents slowly and enjoyed quality ...

Growing up in a small German town with a Native American name, I always knew my family was a little different.   For starters, we weren...

One of my fondest memories of Christmas was when I was six. We lived in a rented house that was decent enough, but certainly not wonderful...

We all see beautiful family photos on social media, and we get Christmas card worthy shots in the mail every year. Each image makes you say...