Advent Day #3 – Make a list of love and appreciation. Sit down as a family tonight and spend some time talking about what you love and appreciate about every person. {You may choose to simplify the process big-time and do something as easy as pick one person a day from now ’til Christmas andContinue reading “Day 3 – Advent Calendar”
Category Archives: Family
Jersey Strong and Thankful
There is nothing that could have prepared any of us for the DeVaStATiOn that resulted from Hurricane Sandy blowing through the Jersey Shore. My children are the 4th generation of family spending summers on Chadwick Beach so seeing homes that have been in the backdrop of photographs with my grandparents tossed on their sides and nearly unrecognizable wasContinue reading “Jersey Strong and Thankful”
Just Do It – Say “I’m Sorry”
As humans none of us are perfect and we all make mistakes. Sometimes on accident, sometimes on purpose. And occasionally sometimes those mistakes call for an apology. Whether or not we give one is completely another story. Knowing I need to say “I’m sorry.” to someone gives that sinking feeling in my stomach because a true apology requires complete humility. Continue reading “Just Do It – Say “I’m Sorry””
Wait It Out
I don’t know about you, but when I get upset I want to get it off my chest as soon as I can. Let me tell ya, there are diSadvAntaGes to that. I have found that if I speak my mind as the disagreement arises, I usually regret what was said. The other day IContinue reading “Wait It Out”
Gift Giving
Believe it or not, this is one that I sTruggLe with. Birthdays, surgeries, baby arrivals and house warming gifts are just some of the few events that leave me defeated due to lack of creative ideas and planning ahead for special moments. Before I continue with my point, it might be helpful to share someContinue reading “Gift Giving”
When Someone Won’t Forgive You…
…what do you do? Whether it was a friend from 2nd grade, a boyfriend, or family member, we can all remember of a time that we hurt someone. If you were lucky, they forgave you. If not, you may still be seeking forgiveness. I’ve really struggled with this question over the years. It is upsettingContinue reading “When Someone Won’t Forgive You…”
Out for Dinner…With the Kids!
Growing up my family had a tradition of going to a local pizzeria for dinner almost every Friday night. It was a tiny restaurant that had a jukebox in the back and my sister and I loved waiting to hear our weekly selections…our favorites were always Pat Benatar’s Hit Me With Your Best Shot andContinue reading “Out for Dinner…With the Kids!”
Happy Father’s Day From Suede Sofa!!
The movie CoUrAgEoUs has really had an impact on Lara and I. So much so, we are working our way through the book Courageous For Women together. (Published by the writers of the movie. You can find a link to the book and movie at the end of this post.) If you have not seen theContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day From Suede Sofa!!”
Tough Issues–Cowards Vs. Heroes
Taken from Successful Farmer magazine: “The very human desire to run away from confrontation is so natural and common that we have to wonder how so many farm partnerships [or relationships in general] manage to survive and succeed in spite of it. When trying to gather the courage to face a tough issue, it’s worthContinue reading “Tough Issues–Cowards Vs. Heroes”
Know Your Role
I remember when Doug and I were dating and we had to carry a heavy piece of furniture out to his truck. After we got done I told him “goOd WoRk” and he replied with “kNow YoUr RoLe”! It made me stop and think for a second…we all play a special role in every taskContinue reading “Know Your Role”
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