Self-Control Takes Training

Self-Control Takes Training

Our two dogs, Doc and Lavender, have been going through Dog Training. It is quite a process. We have to break them of a few bad habits, and create some new ones. In the last few months, we’ve taught them to wait for their treat before they simply devour it....
The Truth About Bitterness

The Truth About Bitterness

Bitterness is a poison that we prepare for someone else but then drink ourselves. It is something we often carefully nurture and grow over the years. If someone hurts us—whether intentionally or unintentionally—and we begin to fantasize of a thousand and one ways to...
Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Zucchini is in season! How about baking a “healthy” snack to sneak some veggies into your afternoon snack?! Patty whipped this up, and it was delicious! More than likely, the most time consuming part is shredding the zucchini. 2 cups shredded zucchini,...
Declutter These 3 Things In Your Bathroom Drawers

Declutter These 3 Things In Your Bathroom Drawers

It’s time to take a look at those bathroom beauty drawers and lighten up before fall.   You’ll feel so much better and make space for new, improved items and products that will make you happier and more polished. 3 things you should declutter for fall! 1....
How to Handle 7 Back-to-School Complaints From Kids

How to Handle 7 Back-to-School Complaints From Kids

1. “I don’t like the teacher.” Instead of calling the principal to get her moved, acknowledge the “loss” of the last teacher while looking for positives in the new one. 2. “I have no friends.” Encourage your child to give it a little time, and if it persists, set up...