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Change – Managing More than Nickels & Dimes

by Kay | Aug 4, 2017 | ... on life, Contentment, Purposeful Parenting

Sure death and taxes are inevitable, but so is change. I don’t about you, but we’ve got a lot going on in this house. New schools (new college, new high school, middle school), new teachers for everyone, Driver’s Ed, teams, hair styles, puberty (‘nuff said!) …...

A Giving Lent

by Kay | Mar 1, 2017 | ...on faith

God has been a part of my life for almost as long as I can remember. But Lent wasn’t a significant part of worship in the churches we attended. So, I was intrigued and curious when I would see my Catholic or more liturgical friends show up on Ash Wednesday with...

Eggs vs Goldfish

by Kay | Feb 18, 2017 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

“Why do eggs make you so full so fast?” asked the kid sitting next to me. He needed to be sharp for the day ahead so I added some eggs to his waffle breakfast. Reaching for all my scientific expertise I answer with the usual, “I don’t...

Obedience to Perfection or is it to Faith

by Kay | Jan 12, 2017 | ...on faith, Reflections, Uncategorized

One of the more fun things I’ve gotten to do this year (aside from the Say Something Show) is hang out with the MOST (Moms of Students) crowd at First Baptist Grapevine. We’ve been using the analogy of clothes to talk about identity issues in the context...

Hydrating for Holidays – More on Gratitude

by Kay | Nov 21, 2016 | ... on life, Uncategorized

The opportunity to practice thankfulness seems to have no boundaries – even though it is often overlooked. Not only do opportunities amply avail themselves, scientifically documented benefits come along for the ride. According to Forbes, gratitude may be one of...

Hydrating for the Holidays – Tip #1, Gratitude

by Kay | Nov 19, 2016 | ... on life

I don’t know if it’s coming off the crazy election period or if the extended Texas summer (we hit upper 80’s on Wednesday!) has us stupored by holidays zooming in from around the corner. But rather than let stress/pressures knock us down why not...