When I was little, my brother and I listened to an exciting Christmas story on the radio called The Cinnamon Bear. During the weeks before Christmas, Continue Reading
Weight Loss Strategies: Make the Unknown Known
Weight Loss Strategies: Make the Unknown Known Watch this same message in video form here: When it comes to Continue Reading
If Your Holidays Are Messy, You Aren’t Alone
Our Thanksgiving Tablecloth So, I have a funny story for you. If your holidays are messy, you aren't alone. We have this great family tradition Continue Reading
Delicious Classic Marble Squares Recipe
Marble Squares is a recipe that just says "home" to me. My mom must have made this recipe 100 times, and lots of love went into this recipe every Continue Reading
What a Facebook Game Will Teach You About Faith
by Julie Salva I’m a fan of the occasional Facebook game. Now hold on…….I’m not talking about Candy Crush, or Candy Crush Saga, or Candy Crush Continue Reading
The Top 4 BEST Ways to Store Legos
Having 5 children of our own and many foster children over the years, we are huge fans of LEGOS! Legos are fabulous! Legos are awesome toys! Legos Continue Reading
When Your Messes Are Too Ugly to Share
A Stock-Photo Mess A couple days ago I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a photo similar to this one: A blogger shared a photo of Continue Reading
My Love-Hate Relationship With Facebook
My Love-Hate Relationship with Facebook by Jeff Marshall I have such a love/hate relationship with Facebook that I think it truly may be driving Continue Reading
15 Oustanding Ideas for the Best Thanksgiving Ever
Thanksgiving is a fantastic holiday. I enjoy the time with family that does not yet involve the stress and "stuff" focus of gift giving. I appreciate Continue Reading
When Fear of Failure Looms Large
Does fear of failure loom large in your life? I’ve noticed something fascinating about failure over the last couple years since I started speaking Continue Reading
What I Wish You Could See About My “Bad” Kids
Yesterday my 11 year old son tested for his green belt in Tae Kwon Do. He's been waiting for this. He's been ready to test for quite some time, but Continue Reading
Where’s a Phone Booth When You Need One?
by Jeff Marshall This has nothing to do with today's blog, but I just bought four boxes of Barilla white fiber pasta at the grocery store. Regular Continue Reading




















