relationships • lifestyle
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 16th, 2018 | No Comments »
Those of you who know me understand that I'm afraid of animals. The fear I have for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals is illogical, difficult to understand, and downright ridiculous. But, aren't most fears?
When I married Troy Pattee 15 years ago, he only had one requirement:…
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#gno featured • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Kate Eschbach on December 8th, 2016 | No Comments »
We stand proudly over the meal we took 6 and a half hours to cook, and we watch it disappear in twenty minutes. We step back and admire the beautiful tree we decorated (or watched the kids decorate) and carefully pack it away for next year.
We smile in the…
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giving back • bettering communities
by Heather A. Johnson on September 2nd, 2013 | No Comments »
Families that serve together, stay together. Strong families recognize the need to give back to the community that so readily gives to them through community service.
The Benefits of Performing Community Service as a Family
Community Service provides endless benefits for all involved.
When families perform community service together,…
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lifestyle • health-wellness
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 5th, 2013 | No Comments »
What kind of environment does your home decor set in your house?
If you're anything like me, you want your home to be a safe haven where you can rest easy and relax. Ideally, your home would be a place where you can enjoy quality time with those that are…
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me • relationships • parenting • home management
by Alicia Ivey on December 11th, 2011 | No Comments »
The Christmas Season always brings back heart-warming memories of my grandmothers. If life was a carousel, mothers would be the center that we all revolve around. She hosted countless Christmases, Birthdays, Easters, Anniversaries, and pot luck dinners without complaint. It was her pleasure, just as long as the whole…
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