The American dream is always depicted as having a big, beautiful house. There’s a white picket fence that surrounds a large, well-manicured lawn. Parked in the driveway, you can find a shiny new car. From the time we are young, this package is presented to us. The American Dream seems to equal MORE and BETTER…
Thanksgiving In A Pillowcase As I crumbled cornbread to be used next week in the Thanksgiving dressing, I smiled as I recalled a story my mom told me about herself when she volunteered to make the dressing for the whole Mattox clan that were meeting at her Aunt Tichie and Uncle Rob’s house for Thanksgiving. …
It’s An Incredible Time For Teaching & Learning Studies have shown that children can learn better and sooner by using an activity oriented, or hands-on approach. A study published by the Canadian Center for Science and Education found that young students can learn basic science and mathematical concepts even before formal education by using a…
When I think about the word “Grit”, I think about the movie True Grit. Have you seen it? After a young girl’s father is killed, she seeks out the help of Rooster Cogburn to find her father’s killer and avenge his death. When she approaches Rooster, she says, “They tell me you’re a man with…
What Are The Benefits? Recently, I attended a conference for ministers, and many times from the many speakers, I heard mention of mentorship. Mentorship is not really something that is heard of in most circles these days. I tend to associate mentoring with the days of apprenticeship and trade learning. In our modern era, the…
What Are The Keys to Building Confidence? Confidence is hard to come by. Even as adults, we tend to fake confidence to get a job done or make a good impression when we sometimes are just not feeling “it”. It’s fine to live that way periodically, but I know that I want my children to…
Always Encourage Entrepreneurship in Your Kids! When we think of all of the principles, skills, and lessons we should be teaching our kids, entrepreneurship isn’t usually at the top of the list. It actually may not even be on the list, but hear me out. We want the best for our kids, and everything we…
Being Financially Prepared for Higher-Learning Not all parents feel the same about higher education, but one thing we CAN agree on, is that it is EXPENSIVE!! A recent USA Today article released the findings of TD Ameritrade’s Young Money Survey. This survey found that 26% of Millennials in college plan to move back in with…
How to Keep Summer Boredom at Bay Do you smell it? It’s the scent of freedom… It smells a lot like sunscreen, honeysuckle, and bonfires! For many of you, summer vacation has already started, and you are drinking it in! But for many, it is on the horizon. Summer break can be filled with church…
We All Love Space-Savers! Lately, living small has taken off BIG TIME! We’re living in the days of tiny houses, capsule wardrobes, and minimalism. And you know what? I am absolutely on-board with these space-saving trends! I won’t be moving into a tiny home any time soon, but our family is definitely cutting back on…