by Sami | Jan 28, 2013 | Deals & Freebies, Family, My Story, Parenting
Every few months, I have the pleasure of contributing to the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Wishing Well Blog. This month I’m sharing a lesson very close to my heart: 3 character building tools every parent needs. These parenting tips are ones learned from...
by Sami | Jan 11, 2013 | My Story, Organization
Not only did I start a juice fast today, but at long last, I embarked upon my home office organization project! You know I love to be as transparent as possible with you all, so I thought I’d give you a peak into the dumping ground this room has become after...
by Sami | Jan 6, 2013 | Family
Friends, I originally started writing this in hopes that you could help me help a friend who wants to help the students and families from Sandy Hook Elementary School in a unique way this New Year…by making and sending them snowflakes. The Sandy Hook PTA wanted...
by Sami | Jan 2, 2013 | Faith, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
Every New Year is a chance for us to re-evaluate: our goals, our dreams, our habits, our health, our lifestyle… I could go on. But for some reason, I feel like those goals need to be even more relevant to my day to day living, especially when it comes to my kids. How...
by Sami | Jan 1, 2013 | Family, My Story
While I don’t believe in living with regret, to say there are some things that I wish would have gone differently in 2012 is an understatement. According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, we basically fell into the stress category of “You have a high or...
by Sami | Dec 22, 2012 | health, Parenting
With the fervor of the holidays ever upon us, children’s excitement level is at an all time high…and understandably so. But I’ve also noticed a rise in my friends asking about signs of ADHD in children and wondering, “Does my child have...