I’m a big supporter of foster care adoption, as some of you are aware, and I’m so very glad we did it because it brought us to our children. But it wasn’t all simple. Adopting from foster care is a lot. You are at the mercy of case workers and judges. And adopting teenagers is … Continue reading Adopting An Older Child From Foster Care
Meeting Steve Burns
Steve Burns. I met Steve Burns! You know, the guy from Blue's Clues? The original? The guy who paved the way? The guy who graced our screens with green stripes from 1996-2002? Yes, that guy! And he was everything that I hoped he would be. I mean, he didn't ask me to abandon my family … Continue reading Meeting Steve Burns
Putting Your Health First
Location Source - CC0 License If you have not spent your life so far trying to keep a tight grasp on your health, then it’s going to be difficult to start now. But you can make the change and take the time to put your health first going forward, but you have got to be … Continue reading Putting Your Health First
Conquering Fears And Making It Through
We all have fears or phobias. My son is afraid of heights. My sister is afraid of being trapped. According to google, there are many who have a phobia of holes. And I'm no exception. I have fears and things that just plain freak me out. And I have spent most of my life letting … Continue reading Conquering Fears And Making It Through
Effective Ways To Lose Weight By A Novice
Some time ago, I told my doctor strange my concerns about my breathing. (He’s not really strange, I’m just a fan of Doctor Strange!) Dr. Yalch really is a good doctor. Anyway, I said that I get out of breath very easily and I was worried something was wrong. And he asked me if I … Continue reading Effective Ways To Lose Weight By A Novice
Raising Responsible Children: Practical Ways to Teach Life Skills
As a parent, I often worry about what I’m teaching my kids. One of the most important things that I want to teach them is responsibility. These are a few strategies that I try to keep in mind. via Pexels 1) Goal Setting Helping kids set goals is one of the best ways to teach … Continue reading Raising Responsible Children: Practical Ways to Teach Life Skills
Ten Things You Should Know About Bunnies
For several months, I have been fostering bunnies, in addition to my personal bunnies. This is definitely not something that I expected but now I could never live without them. Throughout this adventure, I have learned a lot about these big -eared goofballs. So here are 10 things I have learned about bunnies that I … Continue reading Ten Things You Should Know About Bunnies
Five Essentials For A Healthier Lifestyle
Image Credit As you know, I’m on a health kick. While my motivation may have come from a “silly” reason, I’m very aware that it’s just really important to pay more attention to my health and wellness. Since changing my life-style, I’m happier and healthier. It definitely gives me hope for the future. Here are … Continue reading Five Essentials For A Healthier Lifestyle
Seeing The World Differently With Contact Lenses
All my life, I have had a crippling eye phobia. Eye injuries, things touching my eyes or anyone else’s, close ups of eyes, the word “eyeballs…” All of these things completely freak me out. But I wanted to wear contacts! You see, ever since I have been wearing glasses (since about 2012), I have wished … Continue reading Seeing The World Differently With Contact Lenses
Getting In Shape In Your 40’s
I'm back at the gym again. I think I have written posts like this before. (Here’s one!) But I never could quite figure out how to keep the momentum. It's been clear to me for awhile that I really needed to take better care of myself and get in shape. But, I couldn't get the … Continue reading Getting In Shape In Your 40’s
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