Mary O’Donohue: Defining Your Family Valuesgiving back • moms making a difference
Once upon a time, there was a young mother of two children, ages five and 10. One day, at a local store, this mother's five-year-old daughter tried to shoplift a candy bar. It was a wake-up call for that mom, as she was forced to admit to herself that even…
Service: Stacy Pearson on the Wonder of Volunteeringgiving back • moms making a difference
There is a woman, a volunteer from Minnesota, named Amy Nylander. About service, she says: "Volunteering is the best way to get things to change for the better. It isn’t about legislation. It isn’t about cash (although that helps—a lot). It’s about grass roots movements and people with their…
International Women’s Day: How to Celebrate Being a WomanIt's interesting how holidays change over time and across cultures. Christmas, obviously, is celebrated by Christians the world over but with a variety of different traditions. St. Patrick's Day, interestingly enough, started out in the early 17th century as a celebration of the man who originally brought Christianity to Ireland.…
Valentine: Viola Odell is a Writer, Traveler, Mother, and Inspirationgiving back • moms making a difference
We have had the wonderful opportunity of being introduced to many wonderful people through our Who's Your Valentine contest. It has truly been a treat to "feel the love," so to speak, and to feature some of the winners of the contest over the past couple of weeks. They…
Valentines: Nick and Katie Curtis Bring Joy to Their Parentsgiving back • moms making a difference
