These rich, decadent apple pie pancakes taste just like warm apple pie. My daughter, Beckh, created this recipe. The pancakes have apples cooked Continue Reading
Fitness Trackers for Women: How They Help with Plateaus
One of the biggest struggles of any weight loss journey is the oh-so-frustrating plateau. Here is a guide to using a fitness tracker to get unstuck Continue Reading
The Voices of Parents of Children with Special Needs
Last month, I wrote this post asking parents of children with special needs to answer a question about what parenting in their everyday lives is like. Continue Reading
The Love of a Mother
by Jeff Marshall Fun Friday is going a little sentimental today. Sunday will be my first Mother's Day since mom passed away in December. In Continue Reading
Join Our #holymess Spring Photo Challenge!
Friends, are you ready for Spring? I am! Let's share our Spring photos and get to know each other better. This is a social media photo Continue Reading
Motivational Words to Change Your Life
How can you find motivational words to change your life and weight loss? During my 100-pound weight loss, some specific words of encouragement Continue Reading
Your Sick Child’s Daily Care Record (Free Printable)
Today's blog has a simple but extremely valuable resource for every parent or caretaker of children. I've created a free printable Sick Child's Daily Continue Reading
Raspberry Lemon Custard Bars
Are you ready for a light, lemony dessert? Raspberry Lemon Custard Bars are the perfect dessert for any time of the year, but especially when fresh Continue Reading
100 lb Weight Loss: Why the Finish Line is Not the Toughest Line
Getting to the Starting Line I've heard it said that the hardest part of a race isn't getting to the Finish Line, but getting to the Starting Continue Reading
How to Manage Your Child’s Special Diet (and Still Have a Life)
When our son Zack was one year old, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening rare genetic metabolic condition. Part of the treatment for the condition Continue Reading
Your Unofficial (But Extremely Helpful) Guide to a Graffiti Run
You've signed up, or are considering signing up, for a Graffiti Run. What IS this event, and what have you gotten yourself into doing? I'm here to Continue Reading
Tips for Attending a Rummage Sale
by Jeff Marshall My humblest apologies for missing last Friday's blog - I certainly hope your weekend wasn't destroyed in light of my absence. I do Continue Reading

















