by Sami | Nov 24, 2016 | Family, Parenting, Shopping
I love Thanksgiving so much – it’s a day where we all get to gather and reflect with friends and family. And while the holidays may bring their own level of stress, we can each choose to be grateful for at least one thing or one person in our lives today. But...
by Sami | Nov 11, 2016 | Faith, FaithGateway, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
Losing a parent is never easy. I know- I lost my father one year ago this month. Even as I write those words, I can hardly believe it. I had fallen into a rut of telling people I lost my dad six months ago. Then last week, I started getting emotional about him all of...
by Sami | Sep 9, 2016 | Faith, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
“You may not win, but you must try. Sometimes, you’ll lose, but there’s no need to cry. Win or lose, one thing that’s true… No matter what, I love you!” ~ Lysa TerKeurst from “Win or Lose I Love You!” I dare say our deepest heartache once we become parents...
by Sami | Aug 26, 2016 | Family, Parenting
Social media – the magnifier of the best moments of our life, right? Or is it? I’ve often said, I can’t imagine what I would have done if Instagram had been around when my babies were born. As someone who spends a lot of my life on social media, I always feel...
by Sami | Aug 17, 2016 | Dad, Faith, Family, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
My dad died recently. He was 89. If you’re assuming he was quite a bit older than I was, you’d be correct – 49 years my senior to be exact. While some may argue that I was at a disadvantage by having a father old enough to be my grandfather, I’d have to...
by Sami | Jul 12, 2016 | Family, Kid Tip, Parenting, TV
Compassionate kids don’t happen automatically. On Talk of the Town, I discussed how to effectively model compassion within the walls of our homes so we can launch our kids into adulthood without a sense of entitlement and with a heart to help others: * Help your...
