Each winter, I totally get the “blues”. Here in Ohio during the snowy season, we rarely see that big ball of light in the sky (I think it’s called the “SUN”, but I’ve only caught a glimpse of it in the past 6 months so I don’t want to make any assumptions).

One thing that’s really kept my spirits up (in more ways than one) is Kleenex and their Softness Worth Sharing program. As you’ve probably read before, Kleenex was my sponsor to Blissdom and I am so thankful, grateful and blessed to be chosen as one of their brand ambassadors. …Continue Reading…

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In my end-of-year post, I mentioned that I took over our family finances in early 2010.

I also mentioned that it was a real eye-opener, and somewhat of a wake-up call.

That, was putting it lightly.

Every year, my family and I write a “wish-list” of big items we would like to purchase or do. 2011′s list has been made, and has grown (and grown, and grown…).Keep in mind, anything that makes this list MUST be paid with CASH ONLY. That’s right folks: COLD. HARD. CASH. Plastic need not apply. …Continue Reading…

She’s a daughter.

She’s a wife.

She’s a mother.

She’s a friend to many of my friends.

When I’m cleaning my home. …Continue Reading…

Since being back from Blissdom, I’ve had the opportunity (thanks to the” Blissdom Plague” I brought home as a lovely souvenir) to look back on an amazing experience.

When I arrived at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland, I knew that this conference was going to be SO different.

Why?

I was essentially on my own. …Continue Reading…