I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship and how much those closest to me, including my family members, help add joy and happiness to my life as well as help shape who I am. The quote: “You are the company you keep” encourages us to be deliberate in how we define and choose our friends. And on the flip side, it reminds us that being good company is just as important as seeking it.
Characteristics of a FriendSo much…
Six Ways to Enjoy a Book Club Discussion Without Reading the BookHow many of you participate in a book club? At one point, I was a member of three. Whether I belong to one or more, I always struggle to find time to read the assigned book. Am I alone in my battle? I mean, come on! I have blogs…
My 40th Birthday: The Anti Midlife CrisisHow old are you? Nearing 40? Far from it? Beyond it? Well, this year marks the beginning of my 4th decade (on March 24 to be exact), which actually has had me pretty excited. I normally get giddy about my birthday, starting on or around January 1 each year. But,…
What Do Alice in Wonderland and the Grand America Hotel Have in Common?What do Alice in Wonderland and The Grand America Hotel in Utah have in common? I wish I could say Johnny Depp, but that would not be entirely true. And I’m certainly glad it isn’t the Queen of Hearts with her obnoxiously big head, because that could have…
Friendship: Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zones to Make Others Feel LovedToday an amazing thing happened. A gal from my neighborhood stopped by my house. What’s amazing is the reason why. I opened the door to her big smile. She seemed a little embarrassed and anxious and all at once blurted out, “I miss you!” She shrugged her shoulders and…
Thrift-Store Shopping How-To’s From a Nordie’s Gal!I am proof that you can swear undying devotion to Dillard’s and still rock it when it comes to thrift-store shopping. What’s the key to my success, you ask? My uber stylish friends (USFs) who just so happen to love all things vintage and make sorting, frugality, and thrift-store…
Finding time for FriendshipThe older I get, the more I value the friends I have. True friendship as an adult, as a mom, takes time and effort. It isn’t easy because we all have so much ‘life’ spinning around us – our families, our homes, our work (either at home or away from…
Take the Summer of Service Challenge This Week by Including Others!10 Ways to Include Others This Week Feeling included is a great feeling. Walking into a room—whether it be at an event, an activity, a conference, church, a school function, or otherwise—and not knowing a single soul in the room can be difficult. What…
March of Dimes Fund Soars in Memory of Maddie SpohrLess than 2 weeks ago, something terrible happened. A mother and father took their little girl to the hospital. Sweet Madeline Alice Spohr never came home again. Maddie lived 17 beautiful, amazing months. In that time, she touched lives and brightened the world of everyone who met…
Add a Little Extraordinary to Your Life
As a mom, do you ever feel like you are pulled in a million directions? Struggle to balance the many roles you play? Wish you had a parent’s guidebook tailored to each of your children’s needs and personalities? Want…
