Having Trouble Saying “No” to Your Kids?

As parents our first instinct is to give our children everything they need, but we have trouble drawing the line at giving them everything they want. Learning to say no to your children is an important part of their development; it keeps them safe, teaches them gratitude, it even shows them how to [...]

30 Days of Thanks – Day 30

Today is the final blog post for 2009’s 30 Days of Thanks. When I began this project I thought after 30 days, I would be happy to see the closure. Now we’re here, I’m not.
Considering and writing about gratitude daily was very therapeutic, but more importantly, posting regularly has become a habit. I’ve [...]

30 Days of Thanks – Day 28

Today I am thankful for Yoplait PEAR yogurt! The flavor explodes in your mouth and yet it’s refreshing at the same time. The little chunks of pear are yummy and taste like a perfectly ripe Bartlett. I think it may actually overtake my long-standing favorite Strawberry Banana.
Try one for yourself and let me know [...]

30 Days of Thanks – Day 26

As long as my children have been active participants at the dinner table, we’ve discussed what we’re thankful for over Thanksgiving dinner. So, when I began 30 Days of Thanks, I expected Thanksgiving Day to be the easiest blog article of all to write.
I was wrong.
Without going into details of past “announcements” by [...]

30 Days of Thanks – Day 24

Some women’s heads are easily turned by a token piece of jewelry, or are impressed with the gift of a sports car.
What gets me excited?
A bird-brained domesticated fowl in all it’s raw glory.
Today, I am thankful for my Amish turkey and for the Hardy family of Century 21 Today for giving [...]

30 Days of Thanks – Day 20 & 21

The problem with having moved around a lot in my life is that each moving truck leaves a wake of good friends.
As a child I moved from an apartment where I played with a girl down the hall whose name I no longer remember. I took ballet with other young preschoolers and wowed the [...]

30 Days of Thanks – Day 17

Today I’m thankful I was able to put in a long day of work and completed some tasks that had been on my plate a long while. I’m also grateful to a handful of friends that provided support and favors today when needed.

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30 Days of Thanks – Day 15

Growing up, we always had Sunday dinner at Nana & Grampa’s house. Nana would slow cook a roast, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. She’d also cook up some Yorkshire Pudding for us to drench in gravy. I continued the same tradition with my family minus the gravy and Yorkshire pudding but the past few [...]

30 Days of Thanks – Day 12

I’m in my mid-forties and facing a divorce. Although, I’m still hesitant about wanting to date again, there’s a part of me that wonders – if I wanted another relationship – am I too old? I’m no longer a young, beautiful woman. I have wrinkles forming at the corners of my eyes, my mouth and [...]

30 Days of Thanks – Day 9 & 10

Day 10
I might be the odd person out. Or perhaps, I’m just the most boring person you know.
I find the concept of Big Brother somewhat comforting. I like the idea that people are keeping an eye on my safety. I’ve been a fan of OnStar since 2005. They make me feel safer, [...]