Life Skills 101: The 9 Skills Teenagers Should Know Before Leaving Home

There are many things a teenager needs to check off their to-do list before graduating from high school and heading off into their next adventure. There are certain classes to […]
Step-Mother’s Day

Most of us do not know that the Sunday following Mother’s Day is nationally recognized as Step-Mother’s Day. As of 2017, one in every three families was a blended family. […]
The National Day of Prayer

BY ANGELIA CORNATZER Since the 1950s, there has been a nationally recognized day of prayer! The National Day of Prayer is on May 5th this year. Take this opportunity to […]
Dayne Griffin Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Now…Author!

There are few things better than sitting on your grandmother’s lap and having her read a story to you. The love that is shown in the sharing of a book […]
Growing UP Military

During reunions of military personnel, the sight of civilians striding purposefully toward a beloved family member to offer a tight embrace, always tugs at the heartstrings. We, as watchers, understand […]
“What-If?” Presents Building a First-Aid Kit

“What-if?”, the worrisome words, arrive unannounced in the consciously spinning topics of our mind, from safety and financial security to loved ones and pet health. Asking, “What can I do?” […]
Starting a Business

It begins as an idea—the formation of a concept. Perhaps the words mold into selling a handmade product or providing a service. But, where? Will you connect with new customers […]
It’s A Grand Life – Starting Over with A Puppy

Many, many moons ago when I was a child, I remember always having a pet. My sister and I had parakeets, goldfish, ducks, a rabbit – mind you, not all […]
My Faith-Full Life

This year continues with a new version of “My Grace-Full Life,” and this month – we’re talking about “My Faith-Full Life.” Faith is what drives it all – the belief in […]
May 2022 – From the Heart

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful women out there! Whether you are expecting your first child, knee deep in the terrible-twos or teens or navigating life as an empty-nester, […]