Motley Crew Kayaking The Ocoee River!

We had the best time at the Ocoee River the past two weeks.  We met a ton of people, made some new friends and I even ran into a woman who told me that she is reading my book for the 2nd time!!  Seriously, I was as shocked as anyone!!  I’ve never met anyone who … Read more

Finding the Meaning of Life in Family

Before I was a mom, I knew I was meant to be a mom.  Not a writer, not a career woman, just a mom, plain and simple.  It was all I’ve ever wanted to be and I never thought of anything else. That is until I was in 12th grade scouting colleges and planning my … Read more

Ocoee River Adventure in a Duckie Gets Crazy!!

The other day Cardy, Rowdy and myself, Kady, ran the Ocoee River in a duckie! This was Rowdy’s first time even on this river! I sat in the back, so I was in charge of controlling it, Rowdy in the middle and Cardy paddling in the very front. Rowdy didn’t have a paddle, but Cardy … Read more

Every Kid In a Park Initiative – Broadening World Views

Ever heard of the “Every Kid In A Park” Initiative?   Neither had I until a few days ago.  A friend emailed me a flyer that came to her via email from her son’s school. For something Obama launched, it sure got little to no press.  And it’s actually something pretty cool.  Shocked that I … Read more

Positive Parenting: Raising Mentally, Physically and Spiritually Strong Kids and Teenagers

Faith: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” Hebrews  11:1   There’s so many different positive parenting styles.  There’s the helicopter parent, the free-range parent, the working parent and everything in between.  I think in my heart of hearts, I’m more of a helicopter parent than I would ever care … Read more

Peace, Serenity, Adventure and Healing Found in Moab, UT!

Traveling for the past 3 years has definitely landed us in some amazing places. Adventure, education, locals,  and family friendly are the criteria we use when mentally ranking a city or a town. Moab, UT is one of those places that will forever rank high.  There is no other place where you feel so incredibly … Read more

Urgent Call To Action – Defund Planned Parenthood

Hey Friends!!  Today we are coming to ask for your help on behalf of those who have no voice!  We are begging you to stand up, be loud, be powerful and demand that our leaders in the US Senate vote today to DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD! It should come as no surprise that we value life, … Read more