Babies Grow! Shop for the Future
When giving clothes for a new baby, think “older.” In other words, so many people give newborns clothes in the tiniest sizes, newborn to three Read More
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Give Gather As You Go – it covers lessons learned about: life, leadership, purpose, family, the toughest of times, celebrations and more.
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Life has a way of challenging us and rebuilding us all at the same time. In our life section, we explore the lessons life teaches us about family, love, loss, resilience and our responsibility to carry on.
Why Did I Write This Book
I have had a ton of experiences; I believe I’ve had more experiences of different kinds than a lot of people have. Good things have happened, as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to be learned from each. If I share these “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. A lot of the concepts in this book are mine and originated with me; but many are also things I have heard along the way and thought were so smart that I incorporated them into my life and my thinking...Read More
Get a Toy, Give a Toy
Our children always received a lot of stuff for Christmas, birthdays, or just because. Our rule (to try to build generous, giving kids) was if Read More
Keeping Memories Alive
When people you love leave this earth, it is incredibly hard. My mom loved to garden and she especially loved the flower called white alyssum. Read More
Building Family Traditions
I have many family traditions I started with my kids, and I’m hoping some will last the test of time for generations to come. Life Read More
Think a Little Outside the Norm When People Pass Away
If the person who passed meant a lot to you, or to someone you know well, consider doing something special a few weeks later. There Read More
Family Mission Statement
Start young with building family values together. Creating a family mission statement can be a great way to set a goal for yourself, and your Read More