Family

A little thanks…

It never hurts to really think about those things for which you are truly grateful. I was just reading an interesting article that says that kids that are thankful are more successful, well adjusted and happier. Something about being grateful for what you have, helps you to be more...

Gem of the Day: I’d like mouse…

I was chatting with my kidders about what we might have for Thanksgiving dinner.  I had teased.  Hmm. Maybe we should mix it up a bit and have liver and brussel sprouts….EWWWWWW! of course, was the response from my darlings. We continued to chat about the required items, with...

What are we feeding our kids?

As you might remember, my kids are involved in Lego Robotics, and this year their theme is Food Safety.  As a result, I’ve seen some programs which highlight the views of some of the activists in our country that are concerned about the food that we have access to...

Maybe we’re not so bad after all…

I have to say I believe, in general, that people are inherently good.  Most people, I think have good hearts and try to do the right thing as much as they are capable.  Of course there are bad seeds everywhere, but it’s so nice to see when human nature...

Finding some joy during a time of sadness…

I’ve been caught up a bit lately with the recent death of one of my extended family members.  As I’ve mentioned previously, I have been extremely fortunate to have been blessed with the experience of coming from a huge extended family.  My mom is one of 11 siblings (and...