“Hey guys, want to go to the Grand Canyon this weekend?” “No thanks.” “That’s too far.” “I’m so glad I have to work.” “I’m not doing that.” Excuses, excuses fly […]
Summertime is here and the living is easy, right? Or is it actually more difficult? As a parent summer brings a different rhythm than the one we’re used to living […]
As another school year winds down, we feel proof of how quickly time passes. Many of my friends are graduating a high school senior and contemplating how it all went so fast. Do you know how […]
What makes a good Mom? They ask the foster girl I mentor what makes a good Mom and she doesn’t have an answer. She finally says a good Mom would […]
Dear Teacher of my Beloved Middle School Student, It’s that time of year that I have been asked to send in daily treats of Monday’s flower, Tuesday’s favorite snack, Wednesday’s […]
Sedona is a must-visit destination whether you are visiting or live in Arizona. From Phoenix, Sedona is an easy 2-hour drive north. Take the I-17 north to the AZ-179 N exit, EXIT 298, toward Sedona. GET YOUR […]
As parents, we have an essential role to play when it comes to modeling generosity. It’s up to us to make sure giving and serving others are a priority in […]
I’m not exactly sure how I ended up at Bob Goff’s house loving life with complete strangers in his San Diego backyard. I’m pretty sure the other 59 people alongside […]
Home Sweet KOA. It’s been a while since I’ve been at the campground, but it still feels like home to me. Even though this was my first time at the […]
Do you know what colleges really want your kids to have? Authenticity. Colleges want students to stop working so hard at racking up accomplishments, accumulating extracurricular activities and taking AP […]
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