The Teddy Bears Picnic to the Rescue
I just discovered that National Teddy Bear Picnic Day was this week. Though it is unclear when the holiday started, it is celebrated on July 10 and was likely inspired…
Read moreBasking in the Smells of Summer, Memories Flow and Make Me Smile
Certain smells bring back memories. I find this to be particularly true in the summer, maybe because I spend more time outdoors. Certain summer smells bring me back to my…
Read morePretend Play in the Old West and Llama Kisses
When our kids were young, my best friend and I spent a week away with her three kids, my four, plus my niece (two boys and six girls in all).…
Read moreThe Mistake that Landed Me in a Hospital Bed for Mother’s Day
The morning of my first Mother’s Day, I opened my eyes to the sterile view of a hospital room. I hadn’t slept well, but not because my 10-week-old baby was…
Read moreThe Amazing Power of Certain Inanimate Objects
It breaks my heart whenever I see a post about a missing beloved toy. Last year there was a story that went viral about a bunny (different than this one)…
Read moreMy Love/Hate Relationship with T-ball
When my youngest was in kindergarten, she heard something at school about this great activity T-ball. She wanted to play; my husband decided to coach a team. The teams were…
Read moreThe Tale of Rabbit the Hamster
For years, one of our children had been requesting a pet rabbit. Having had a pet rabbit as a child, I knew the care required to keep a rabbit healthy…
Read moreA Story of Love, Faith and Infertility ~ A Review
Love, Faith and Infertility, a memoir by Nina Leicht-Crist, shares her love story with her husband, their journey to parenthood, and how she fell in love with another woman’s children.…
Read moreThe Value of Volunteering? An Opportunity for Growth
Saying I was a shy kid seriously understates the issue. I always had one or two friends and was fine in small groups, but crowds scared me. When I had…
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