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Table Talk – From Interested Parties

by Kay | Jun 6, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

For today’s Table Talk, I thought I’d share a couple notes I’ve gotten. One from a friend who is single, sans kids of her own but aunt to a few. She totally inspired me, so I asked if she would let me share so she can inspire you, too. …...

Moving Memories

by Kay | Jun 3, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

Nothing like moving to get your summer started off with a bang. Well actually to get your summer started exhausted. Exhausted and eager to purge … and reflective. Reflective and sappy. Seriously. Upon opening boxes (or “packages” as Jack so positively saw them) and...

Hello Still … Let me introduce myself

by Kay | May 31, 2013 | ... on life, ...on faith, Purposeful Parenting

You know you’re ready for summer when sitting outside Michaels waiting for a kid to emerge from her search for end of the year project necessities feels like a beach moment. When a shady parking spot, a strong breeze blowing in through open windows and the hum of...

Try, Try Again

by Kay | May 17, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

On a plane, I was recently inspired by American Way Magazine. Apparently, I am a complete and total sap. I might have wiped a tear from my eye reading the stories. So here you go … some fuel for your equipping tanks lest our kids (or we) think that everything in life...

Remembering to Remember

by Kay | May 13, 2013 | ... on life, ...on family, Purposeful Parenting

Last week I walked made my way up the stairs after a very long day. Mid-way up, I heard a couple brothers giggle-scramble to the shower, like I wouldn’t figure out that they had been goofing around rather than tending to their business. But as I ascended the last...

Perspective On Mothers from a Son Who Lost His

by Kay | May 11, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

I read something a couple months ago. Thought about sharing. Then decided to wait to share until May. People joke that May is the new December. It is jam packed with activities, places to be, people to see, projects to be done, summer to be planned, parties to be...