I remember being a first time mom, devouring everything in sight on parenting, breastfeeding, sleeping habits, reading Dr Sears, Dr. Borba and the like. I would read anything anyone recommended, subscribed to on-line newsletters, attended local mommy groups, listened to CD’s and felt guilty about the CDs I didn’t listen to. Sound familiar? The driving…
On Staying Positive
Guest post by Melissa Atkins Wardy There are those events in life that blindside you, on some random afternoon as the cliche goes, and they leave you forever changed. They are the things that you could have never predicted, that you read about happening to other people, that you pray never happen to your own…
You are wearing what?
When I was a young girl I remember wanting to dress just like my mother: an adult woman who dressed very conservative. It wasn’t until I was way into my teen years that I even considered getting clothes and accessories that were more the “fashion” of the time. Even then the most outrageous things I…
Keeping on Track
Are you falling short of getting tasks accomplished? Do you set a goal but fail to stay on track? Here are a few ways to be sure to get to the finish line! • Write your task or goal down where you see it often. • Ask your family or friends to help you by…
Mom, I’m Gonna Marry You
by Melissa Atkins Wardy My kids are five and almost three years old, and the conversations that take place between them are nothing short of hysterical. During the day they are usually playing in one of two rooms close to my work desk, so I have the pleasure of eaves dropping on their play and…
Somebody loves you Mr Hatch!
Have you heard the warmhearted tale “Somebody loves you, Mr Hatch?” It’s such a, sweet story I love to read on Valentine’s day. It’s about poor Mr. Hatch: someone with a seemingly dreary and sad existence, who works in a shoelace factory and eats a cheese and mustard sandwich for lunch every day with, just…
Got Grace??
Is it just me or does anyone else ever feel that parenting is more like driving uncharted territory and your GPS keeps saying “recalculating, recalculating? Yesterday was one of those days for me. I had battled back pain all week and I am not ashamed to confess, I don’t do well with pain: I get…
The Power of a Grateful Heart
As part of my new series, Family Fun Fridays, I decided to share something fun and powerful we can do as families: Give thanks! Simple, right? According to research in Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude can Make You Happier, regularly writing down what you and your family are grateful for can increase your…
Setting goals for the year
by Ellen Delap CPO If making changes in your home or office are at the top of your list for 2011, you are on target. Getting organized is one of the top three new year’s resolutions every year. Like any change, taking small steps get you to where you want to go Be sure to…
If thou wouldst live long….
I love this quote from Benjamin Franklin If thou wouldst live long, live well. I find these very appropriate words particularly at the start of the year!! How exciting! We find ourselves once again standing at the gateway of a brand new year. The slate is blank, yes, B-L-A-N-K! As we move into this year,…
