A Mama’s Post-Baby Body ~ Can we all just calm down about this? {Mama Moment}
When I received my free massage last week, my massage therapist gave me a tremendous compliment. We were talking about exercise and I mentioned to her that while I’m usually good about having healthy...
View ArticleThe Power of the Words Mothers Speak | Win a $100 Etsy Gift Card #Fotor4Mom
It didn’t take long for most of us to realize that the idiom, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,” is a lie. The fact is that words matter. Words are more powerful that...
View ArticleWhat to Do with Worn Out Sneakers
I recently bought the first new pair of sneakers I’ve had in about eight years (!!), since the ones I had were so worn out the soles were separating from the shoe! Which prompted me to consider what I...
View ArticleThe “Raise Your Hand If …” Car Game Created by a 4-Year-Old | #SiblingLove...
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to share one of my favorite things about parenting … watching my children develop a friendship that I hope lasts forever and only grows stronger. Now, don’t get me...
View ArticleMagnolia Plantation, Charleston, SC | Southern Snapshot
The late travel writer, Charles Kuralt, described the Magnolia Plantation as, “My greatest Charleston pleasure.” It is the oldest public tourist site in the lowcountry. My husband and I visited it...
View ArticleTravel Is ~ Series | Tips and Florida Giveaway Valued at over $1250
Can you believe June is just around the corner? Meaning summer is not far behind and we are already over halfway through the travel series hosted by Jen of WordTraveling.com this month! If you love to...
View ArticleTop 15 Kids’ Dream Jobs and Summer Camps for Kids to Explore Those Interests
Did you know that it is estimated that as high as 80% of college students change their major at least once? Or that only 19% of workers say they are satisfied in their jobs? While there are likely a...
View ArticleThings for Kids to Do on Road Trips
“Are we there yet?” “I’m so bored!” “This is taking sooooo long for us to get there!” “How far is it to ___? (My answer: About 2.5 hours.) It’s going to take DAYS!” Can you relate? Sometimes it can...
View ArticleHow @WinterDolphin of the Dolphin Tale Movie Birthed a Dream
Oh, the resistance I first received from my 4-year-old daughter when I suggested we watch the Dolphin Tale movie for family movie night! Disclosure: This post brought to you by Clearwater Marine...
View Article“Love Is Always Stronger than Hate” Chris Singleton re: #CharlestonShooting
This man lost his mother last night in #CharlestonShooting. Unbelievable poise and strength shown by Chris Singleton. pic.twitter.com/9m9Bv5Sm9o — Daren Stoltzfus (@DarenStoltzfus) June 19, 2015 This...
View ArticleThere are 3+ certainties in life: death, taxes and … (thank you, BodyArmor!)
Ever heard that statement that there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes? It’s not true! Which you’ve probably found out by now. There is at least one more certainty in life: Suffering....
View ArticleHi, I’m Anne. Jesus is my Higher Power and I am in recovery for…
Yeah, this is a heavy first blog post. I do realize that. But what I am sharing here is a big part of what’s real in my life right now and ties in so closely with my tagline in dealing with pursuing...
View ArticleMama Moment: Choose Your Battles (And what that does not mean in our home)
My 4-year-old daughter already has her own firm ideas about many things, including what she wants to wear on any given day. I have no clue where she gets this from! Truthfully, yes, I'm generally...
View ArticleSouthern Snapshot: The Rhett House Inn ~ Beaufort, SC
Years ago my husband and I took a weekend trip from our then home in Charleston, South Carolina to Beaufort, South Carolina. We stayed in a beautiful, quaint little bed and breakfast, The Rhett House...
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