Live: Taking a long, hot shower and adding coconut milk to my hair treatment. Love: Registering LuLu in school for the first time, and going “back-to-school” shopping for her little dresses, skirts, and tees.  The hubby had the day off, so all 4 of us went, which made it even more special. Learn: You can [...]

It is raining today. LuLu, Little Man, and I are on our front porch just watching it fall. The kids are calmer on the porch when it rains – it relaxes their energetic little bodies. And, it is such a wonder to witness the drops covering the blades of grass and Lu’s flower petals in [...]

Self-love breeds confidence, and once we’re confident, the sky’s the limit. Self-love sets a good foundation for us to take care of all of the other people and responsibilities in our lives. Self-love improves relationships, it helps us be better communicators and it allows us to set the standard for the behaviors we tolerate from [...]

My great-grandfather grew up with very little, but made a nice life for himself in the United States. He wasn’t rich; he lived well, and he did a lot with what he had. He shared with people. He would frequent the same restaurants, befriend the staff, and give generous gifts. As a young boy he [...]