It is my 29th wedding anniversary and I wanted to share what an amazing man I married. I want this email to give other girls the incentive to choose right! Doing so blesses your own life immensely, but also has the potential to bless others. More >>

I have been a stay-at-home mom for two years, and it has been hard. I haven't loved it. I have a happy life generally, no big trials to deal with, but just the fact that I haven't gotten as much sleep as I like has been difficult for me. More >>

I am at stay-at-home mom to a 4-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy and we live in what is considered to be a resort community. I mention that because there are few peers for my children other than children on vacation which obviously isn't consistent. There is a day care within a few miles of us... More >>

When I graduated from college, one of my closest friends wanted to ensure continued regular gatherings with our group. She organized a bunco night to make sure that people who attended would commit to the evening. More >>

...I have 6 sisters, 3 older and 3 younger. I have heard all the comments possible about so many girls. "I feel bad for your Dad" or "What an emotional house that must have been."... More >>

While searching through a 400 page handwritten cookbook from 1946, I came across a very simple recipe on page 424. It has a corny picture of a husband in a hot frying pan. I had to read on... More >>

It seemed like it happened quickly -- my marriage was falling apart before my eyes. I mentioned my situation to a retired woman who had been divorced for several years. Her only comment was 'try to appreciate him more.' More >>

I am the middle of 7 children, 6 girls 1 boy. Growing up, things were pretty tight. We all had jobs as teens, we all had to help pay for things like senior portraits, school activities, class rings, and we all had chores and took turns making dinner (our house was always SPOTLESS and it was a cooperative effort). More >>

I was recently at a little coffee shop, and the girl making the drinks chose to make my drink first instead of the gentleman who had ordered ahead of me. More >>

...My husband and I have 4 sons and I must admit our home was 'delightful chaos'. Each night the mess was barely cleaned up to enjoy our space the next day, but our kids slept soundly. More >>