Archive for April, 2010

Being Happy

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections…

Personal Development, nature

My Baby is Growing Up

Now that it is Spring again, the bicycles are coming out and everyone is on the move.  So is Natalie.  Last fall, when Kyle took the boys on the little trails, she wanted to go along too but she couldn’t because of her training wheels.  So Natalie was determined to ride without training wheels, she [...]

Personal Development, exercise, family, friends, kids, talent

Growing Up Without a Cell Phone

I received this in an email and found it to be so true.  If you are 30, or older, you might think this is hilarious!

Personal Development, family, food, friends, go green, kids, nature, school, travel, work ethics

Do You Trust in God?

I am currently reading the book, Rich Brother Rich Sister by Emi and Robert Kiyosaki. The book talks about siblings who were took different journeys and their own separate ways and how they become close again later on in life. It includes their life stories including their spiritual journey, opinions on money and on what [...]

Personal Development, family, food, friends, go green, kids, nature, school, talent, travel, work ethics

Seatbelt Commercial

Are you wearing your seat belt? Are your kids wearing theirs? Are they belted in properly? This is one of the most beautiful seatbelt advocacy commercial ever…

family, food, friends, go green, kids, school, travel, work ethics

Friendship, Cooperation and Love

This is what life is all about…

family, friends, give, go green, kids, nature, school, talent, work ethics

The Secret of Success

“The secret of success in life is for a person to be ready for opportunity when it comes.”

Personal Development, family, nature, talent, work ethics

Matthew is 9 years old

My first born is 9 years old and we had a great party for him on the weekend.

family, food, friends, go green, kids, school, travel, work ethics

Matthew’s First Business

We had our family Easter last Sunday night.  As we they adults were entertaining ourselves, the kid kept themselves busy.  Sometime during the evening, Matthew asked me how much it cost to get a portrait picture at a photo studio and I told him about $8 for a package.  I heard Erin say something about [...]

Finance, Personal Development, business, deals, family, food, friends, go green, kids, nature, school, travel, work ethics

Banana Muffin Recipe without Eggs

I really enjoy baking and as we journey to becoming vegans, I have started experimenting with substitutes for baking.  My first one was substituting eggs with apple sauce.  1/4 cup apple sauce for one egg in my Whole Wheat Banana Muffin Recipe.  It didn’t taste any different and the texture was the same.  I continued [...]

family, food, kids, recipes