A Scout Is….
Shortly after I was adopted, I was introduced to my new mother’s brother, Uncle Charlie. Uncle Charlie was unlike anyone I had ever met. He had a boisterous, jolly personality […]
When Your Child Has a Dream That Doesn’t Come True
We all have dreams for our children, and they have dreams for themselves. Their dreams may be unrealistic at times…like my son’s alternating dreams of being a pro basketball player […]
Happy Mail: The Value Behind Personal Mail in a Digital Age
Each day that you open your mailbox and pull out the infamous random assortment of junk mail, you find the same things. You fiddle through the perfectly addressed envelopes from […]
Pool Noodles: The Hidden DIY Heroes of Summer
When you hear the words “pool noodle,” you may be met with an immediate vision of familiar colorful styrofoam contraptions waving in the water. These giant tubes are often privileged […]
July, a Month of Ice Cream
The combination of milk, cream, and sugar consistently tops the list of our favorite foods. Everyone has a particular favorite. Yours may be strawberry or vanilla, or two scoops, comprising […]
How I Use Scheduling-Blocks to Organize My Day
We all have days where it seems we have too much to do and not enough time. These days can be hectic, overwhelming, and cause unnecessary stress. Often, we can […]
Thank God for Facetime
My nearly one-year-old son can be playing in a world of his own with a toy in either hand, but when that familiar “beep beep beep beep” alert sounds from […]
It’s A Grand Life – Summertime and the Living is Easy
A lot of people consider Memorial Day to be the start to summer. Officially, summer starts when the sun reaches its northernmost point from the equator. That date varies from […]
Why You Need a Solo Vacation and Five of the Best US Cities for Travel on Your Own
I love my family…oh, how I LOVE them! But after a year of forced family togetherness, I can think of nothing better than getting away by myself. This is nothing […]
High Five Kaleideum This July! The Museum is Celebrating Five Years of Learning Reimagined
Summer vacation is here! Are you looking for a fun, entertaining, and educational activity for your children? Visit Kaleideum Downtown and Kaleideum North in Winston Salem. Kaleideum is an interactive […]