Do you know someone who is really put together? You know, the kind of person who always seems to handle everything with grace all that life throws at them. When it is raining, they have an umbrella. When they someone cries, they have a tissue. Maybe it is not luck, perhaps they have a few […]
What do you think of when you hear the word “possibility”? When we look into the face of a child with their twinkling eyes and toothless grin, we see hope and a life full of possibility. As time goes on, we lose that hope and potential for ourselves. Our past experiences can put a […]
Have you ever found a product that you just love?! Maybe it’s the right color, it just really makes sense, it was a great deal, or it solves a real problem. Well, the “In A Pikle” bag (aka “the Pikle”) is one of those things that I just LOVE! How much do I love thee? […]
WHAT IS YOUR PASSION? With the dawning of a new year, I was recently asked the question, “What is your passion?” Believe it or not, this question actually stumped me. Most people may be able to instantly answer, but for me, it took some time to really define what things I “like” doing, “love” doing, […]
With all of the buying, wrapping, and running around, it’s hard to feel that warm fuzzy holiday spirit all December long. My suggestion is not that we get rid of long-standing traditions, but that we tweak them to KEEP IT SIMPLE. Traditions are a special part of the holiday season. Here are a few of […]
I’m guessing you have a woman in your life who is wonderfully disciplined, active, and passionate about health. I know I do! The best gift you can give is the gift of wellness. Your friend or loved one will be delighted. For the active lady on your list, we have compiled fit gifts especially for […]
The Christmas shopping is in full swing and I am still at the creative stage where I really want to find and give thoughtful items for my family (in a couple of weeks I will be at the desperate stage and start resorting to gift cards!). I’m not sure if anyone else has this […]
…”these are a few of my favorite things”… […]
This time of year is stressful and busy for me and my family. I am sure you feel the same way with work, appointments, shopping and also trying my best to be super mom. Even as I write this blog my 4-year old son is asking me about his ABC’s (he keeps getting stuck after […]
I am blessed to live in a place where we experience the richness of all seasons of the year. My favorite season by far is summer! So, to be honest, I get a little bummed when the air turns cold, the days get shorter, and the bright green leaves start to turn. Despite all […]
For so many of us, September, even more than January, represents the start of a new year. Our souls are filled with new life (okay, maybe it’s just adrenaline and chaos) as our kids skip back into school, a chill settles into the outside air, the green leaves turn colorful, and football, of course, is […]
The end of something creates an opportunity to begin something new! I REALLY look forward to summer and all of its fun! Mostly, I just love a break from nagging my kids about homework! I also love not having to enforce bedtimes and practice times! But after a few months, I kind of get […]
This week, the heat of summer sizzled over 115 degrees in our humble little town. Hiding from the heatwave, I found myself searching for every color of highlighter in our home and printing a blank calendar for August, September AND October too (gasp)! Some quick background info: THE FOSTER FAMILY CALENDAR is the household […]
I can’t really pin-point that time in my life when I realized I “thought” differently about everyday things. However, over the years, it has become more and more obvious to me that I do. Thus, before you read this post, as I know some of my “routines” may be a bit out of the ordinary, I kindly […]
A few weeks ago, I made a visit to my sister’s house. She had been doing some remodeling and redecorating and I was really excited to see the finished product! She took me to her husband’s new office. It was beautiful! Besides the new paint, carpet and furnishings, she had taken extra measures to […]
“Oh the places you’ll go!” Every graduate whether from pre-school or graduate school is hearing this poem by Dr. Seuss at this time of the year…. “…You can steer yourself any direction you choose, you’re on your own and you know what you know, and you are the one who’ll decide where to go…” Dr. Seuss hits […]
At a very young age every little girl begins to piece together the plans for her perfect wedding day… the dream dress, accented with the perfect flowers in the perfect shade of ???, the perfect cake, the perfect dance, and of course the perfect groom. Unfortunately, life has a way of teaching us that there really […]
Have you ever had a great idea for an invention? Something that solves a serious problem of fills a need in a big way? We are all the beneficiaries of the creative ideas of inventors and entrepreneurs. Until I walked that road myself, I had little appreciation for the time, sacrifice, courage, and risk it […]
I can’t really pin-point that time in my life when I realized I “thought” differently about everyday things. However, over the years, it has become more and more obvious to me that I do. Thus, before you read this post, as I know some of my “routines” may be a bit out of the ordinary, I kindly […]
At a very young age every little girl begins to piece together the plans for her perfect wedding day… the dream dress, accented with the perfect flowers in the perfect shade of ???, the perfect cake, the perfect dance, and of course the perfect groom. Unfortunately, life has a way of teaching us that there really […]
“Oh the places you’ll go!” Every graduate whether from pre-school or graduate school is hearing this poem by Dr. Seuss at this time of the year…. “…You can steer yourself any direction you choose, you’re on your own and you know what you know, and you are the one who’ll decide where to go…” Dr. Seuss hits […]
