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Focus on the Family & #hyrdratefortheholidays – Eyes on Others

by Kay | Nov 6, 2015 | ... on life, ...on faith, Purposeful Parenting, service

Being the calendar-challenged person that I am, or it could simply be the flaky-factor that seems pervasive in all I do (or forget to do) – I kind of forgot that the super wonderful folks at Focus on the Family are airing a conversation we had about finding...

#hydratefortheholidays – Sacred in the Ordinary

by Kay | Nov 4, 2015 | ... on life

For the most part, days are ordinary. My sister in law said it well earlier today when we were doing what we do – phone chat. We touch base almost daily. Not so long ago, my brother would go through the phone bill, get frustrated with the costly long-distance minutes...

#hydratefortheholidays: Why? & Tip #1 – Declutter

by Kay | Oct 29, 2015 | ... on life

Christmas in October?! “Ahhhww!…” I couldn’t stop the audible groan. “I can’t believe it.” “What?” my son riding shotgun looks up. “Christmas lights. Already. Up and on!” We were on our way to pick up his brother from practice. “Wow,” even he was taken aback....

Warning Signs – More than a Safety Measure

by Kay | Oct 24, 2015 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

The weather in Dallas has been a tiny bit crazy of late. Our summer had so much fun, it decided to stay way beyond it’s welcome, refusing to leave until recently. The third week of October was the first week of Fall without 90+ degree weather. Not only have we...

Fifty equals Freedom

by Kay | Oct 6, 2015 | ... on life, becuase if you don't laugh, you just might cry

Yesterday was my birthday. And according to many of my very heart-warming and wonderful Facebook/text/email/phone messages (thank you for ALL the b-day love!!), it’s a “landmark day.” Yes, I’m 50. Though fifty could feel old (I must admit I’ve...

Re-Purposed School Supplies

by Kay | Aug 29, 2015 | ... on life, ...on family, Comparison, Contentment, Purposeful Parenting

As long lines, endless forms and other back-to-school pressures weigh heavily on the minds of kids and parents alike, it’s time to start searching for ways to dial it down. So, in the aisle during one of our multiple trips to Office Depot, amidst eye-rolls,...