Are you nervous about the new baby homecoming? New baby homecoming can be exciting and overwhelming. You might feel ready, but are you really? At home, you’re on your own. In the hospital, the nurses helped you with your baby at night when you wanted to rest. Welcome home to reality. It’s time to learn to …
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Has your small town turned down the path to broken traditions? Broken traditions can be a shock to anyone. It’s called change and it’s not always fun because it’s different. Did you know an eggless Easter egg hunt is an option for Easter fun in your community? A long tradition of hunting Easter eggs was broken …
Easter is the holiday for new beginnings to celebrate. New beginnings to celebrate are everywhere if you just stop and look around you. Celebrate Easter this year in such a way that you feel more alive. Like you have found a brand new beginning. There are numerous ways to celebrate the Easter holiday. Local Easter …
When my oldest daughter Mylee was a teeny tiny baby, I rocked and sang lullabies to her at night. Lullabies are magic. They provide precious time together in the peace and quiet of her nursery. I rocked back and forth for hours singing her softly to sleep. As she has grown, the lullabies have become tunes she sings all day …
Are you worried your country boy won’t come through with a romantic Valentine’s Day? Romantic Valentine’s Day surprises from you might just be the ticket. Your country boy might need help in the romance department. Or he might need no help at all. But, have you ever thought about doing something nice for him on Valentine’s …
Is your princess a daddy’s girl? Daddy’s girl is an understatement. My daughter LOVES her daddy. When I have to be away from them, I am at peace knowing that my little girl is under the watchful eye of her daddy. Even when I’m home, I can truly feel the love between the two of them. Five …
You may be a football fan. But are you a fan of agriculture & football? Well, agriculture (ag) made football. No bull. From the playing field to the yummy tailgate food and fun, ag has played an important role since the very beginning. Types of agriculture used to make the game of football happen includes …
If you are a pet owner or pet sitter, you are an pet caretaker. A pet caretaker is such an easy and rewarding job. Unfortunately, not everyone is a responsible caretaker. Caring for any animal is an important job because animals depend on their caretakers to meet their needs. Owning an animal and caring for an animal are …
When it’s too cold for the kids to play in the snow, bring snow indoors to the kids. [Tweet “Have you ever thought to bring snow indoors for your kids to play in?”] When the snow falls, it’s usually too cold to play outside in the fluffy white. This can be devastating to any parent …
An important lesson about a holiday symbol was instilled in me when I was 10 years old. That year, my friends began to wonder if Santa Claus was real. They asked their parents if he was real. Many parents said no. I asked mine the same question and received a different answer. [Tweet “Santa Clause is …