Some of you have heard those three words, together just like that, several times, if not a million. It is our family motto! When people ask me how I’m doing, my response almost 90% of the time is, “Happy, Healthy, and Optimistic. Sometimes even a “Opti-freak-‘n-mistic!”. It was years and years and years ago, (2006)…
Read moreGo Bananas!
No, I’m not talking about Go Bananas Indoor Playgrounds (although they ARE pretty awesome for kids, and I’ve taken my son on a birthday playdate there) I’m talking about REAL bananas! Do you have any idea of how healthy they are for you? I had no idea. I can’t count how many times that I…
Read moreSay What You Mean
We are all so incredibly different, but what I think we should all agree on is: say what you mean. Don’t be obscure, don’t beat around the bush, don’t hint, just say it! Hmm, perhaps I should market a hoodie that says “just say it!” Nah, I’d probably get in trouble from Nike for it…
Read morePut Your Child to Bed
One of the most important things you can do as a parent it to give your kids routine, and that also includes a consistent bedtime. It needs to be set in stone. Of course, there are always exceptions, if you are travelling, on holidays, or away from your home, it might change. But when and…
Read moreSTOP Drinking Pop!
HA! This seems a bit funny to me, because I have to take this advice myself. I am addicted to coke. I admit it. Now, in saying that, I haven’t had a coke in over three months, but I am addicted. Just like self-professed alcoholics that attend AA are told to NEVER EVER touch a…
Read moreTeach your Kids how to do Laundry!
Seriously. This is one of the best things you can do for your child. Everyone needs to learn how, even your boys. Laundry is not just for females. It is important to learn how to clean your clothes. Kids grow up, and move out, and they should know how to do the basics of laundry….
Read moreWhen Tragedy Strikes
If you know anything about me at all, it is my penchant for forgiveness. I talk about it all the time, and push it all the time. I feel that it is the key to life. So many people are hurting out there, and many are wallowing in self-pity and hurt. If we could only…
Read moreI am a Christian!
I want to first start off by saying how incredibly blessed I am. I was born into a Christian family, and both sets of my Grandparents were also Christians. My mom and dad met at church, both sets of their parents attended Collingwood Baptist on Joyce street in Vancouver. The Bayleys and Cliffords were friends,…
Read moreChildren NEED (and thrive) on Routine
One of the best things you can do for your children is give them routine. They THRIVE on routine. They may not like it when they grow up, but when they are children, they need it. They feel safe. They feel secure. They need to know what to expect, and at what time to expect…
Read moreTrust in God – Let it Go!
We are in a fallen world. God loves us, and yes, he does allow things to happen. We can’t question him about it unfortunately, and it’s hard to make sense of it all. But just know that God is in control. He sees what is going on. He sees the good and the bad. He…
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