“A dream is not just a wish your heart makes. It is the hope that God places inside your heart to believe in what may seem impossible to accomplish, but in fact is completely obtainable.” – Shonna Stallworth And so began Matthew’s personal journey to find his life. Only 3 … [Read more...] about 7 Strategies Toward a Decided Heart
Parenting
10 Ways to Stop A Bully
While bullying is a normal part of life, it is not something that anyone should have to put up with. Bullies are not going to disappear on their own, you have to take the steps to get rid of the bully.There are ten ways to stop a bully. 1. Put on a brave face. When you let a … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Stop A Bully
Please Don’t Judge Me
Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel Labels, wrote a blog this week that really struck a chord within me; she was at the local mall with 3 of her 6 kids and her toddler was having a melt down. Not out of the ordinary for any toddler! Well, of course, some elderly person made a snarky … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Judge Me
Your Guide to Choosing Great Colors for Girls’ Rooms
When you are painting a room you want the perfect color. Not too bright, not too dull, not too gross, and not too weird. There are tons of options. When you paint a girl's room, you cut the list down a little bit, but there are still tons of options. Here are some of the best … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Choosing Great Colors for Girls’ Rooms
Toboganning: Balancing Fun and Safety
One of my favourite winter sports as a child was tobogganing. Racing to the top of the snowy hill and then rocketing down at full speed was exhilarating! Our favourite tobogganing run was Centennial Hill - half of the hill was reserved for skiers and the other half for toboggans. … [Read more...] about Toboganning: Balancing Fun and Safety
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to