Warning: Using this can…grow new body parts?!
My daughter, 17, suffers the occasional unsightly blemish. It's a common indignity most kids her age are facing, have faced or will face and I'd say she falls into the "lucky" category because of the operative word "occasional" in the...
Word daggers
I've been payin' attention to Francis Chan lately and he especially captured my attention when he announced his plans to leave the church he planted 16 years ago to go…elsewhere. He's not so sure of the "elsewhere" at this point,...
Heartstrings & heroes
To the unacquainted, it seemed like an innocent enough question: "Mom, have you heard of 'kisses from Katie'?" But I saw something–her eyes danced, a fleeting twirl of mystery and expectation and satisfaction; she was...
The most insane sonnet you’ll ever read
Pollen Fairy dust sprinkles in yellows and gold Powdery rain leaves its Spring tell-tale sign Microgametophytes soon will be bold New life will come forth, a touch of Divine. Before proud timbers can dress in their green, Preceding the show of floral delight, Teary...
Four minutes of pure “happy” 🙂
I cannot believe what's come out of the Hanson camp. The brothers are so grown up, I don't even recognize 'em…but every time I hit replay on this, my insides are happy! Enjoy…at a minimum, it'll get your feet tappin'. Thinking...
Parent-child bonding
Your children need your presence more than your presents.~Jesse Jackson You will always be your child's favorite toy.~Vicki Lansky, Trouble-Free Travel with Children Kids spell love T-I-M-E.~John Crudele Today I had a phone conversation with one of...
Freebies on Tax Day!
To ease the burden of Tax Day (and all that implies), a few businesses are giving you reason to smile. You've only got a few hours to take advantage of all the free and discounted incentives on April 15th, so chop chop, get busy! Cinnabon:...
The dread of all parents
L Later I’ll recall I was examining the floral applique on an Eddie Bauer tee when my “Oh-I-love-it!” was rudely interrupted by the ringtone vibrating my pocket. Caller ID indicated it was my daughter, and there were a nanosecond of...
A MUST-READ if you have one, know of, or ARE a bedwetter {Plus, a FABULOUS $175 Giveaway!}
When I was contacted by GoodNites to partner with them to introduce Bedtime Theater and encourage participation in writing "Iggy's Next Adventure", I was reluctant to sign on since I haven't personally dealt with bedwetting. But...