You’re here.
That makes you a star.
You ready to #shinebrightly?
Yeah, me too!
Come see me at the place:
A Star in My Universe
When We Last Spoke — Review & Giveaway
Don’t miss a chance to win a digital code for “When We Last Spoke”, a heartwarming film of family, faith, and forgiveness.
Starring: Melissa Gilbert, Corbin Bernsen, Cloris Leachman streaming on Amazon Prime and DVD
Give the Greenlight
The Greenlight Card gives my teens financial independence without losing all my parental control. It’s the definition for win-win in our home!
It’s Okay to Not be Perfect
The fabulous women will keep coming. They will just surround my birthday rather than countdown.
Fabulous & Friendly - Caroline Vazzana
Welcome to the Women Who Shine Brightly Series - a group of amazing women who brighten my life and the world.
Caroline Vazzana
Genuine & Gracious - Alecia Stuaan
Welcome to the Women Who Shine Brightly Series - a group of amazing women who brighten my life and the world.
#7 - Alecia Stuaan
With a Little Help from my Friends
Providing the best environment for your kids can be hard and sometimes it takes a little help - from experts, pediatricians, and yes, from friends.
Colorful & Conscientious - Claudya Martinez
Welcome to the Women Who Shine Brightly Series - a group of amazing women who brighten my life and the world.
#6 - Claudya Martinez
Sweet & Sophisticated - Chitra
Welcome to the Women Who Shine Brightly Series - a group of amazing women who brighten my life and the world.
#5 - Chitra Monohar
Lively & A Light - Brittany Jade
Welcome to the Women Who Shine Brightly Series - a group of amazing women who brighten my life and the world.
#4 - Brittany Jade Anthony
Magical and Meaningful - Rebecca Bryant
Welcome to the Women Who Shine Brightly Series - a group of amazing women who brighten my life and the world.
Dazzling & Daring - Pam Baez
Welcome to the Women Who Shine Brightly Series - a group of amazing women who brighten my life and the world.
#2 - Pam Baez
Bright & Bold - Priscilla Hedlin
Welcome to the Women Who Shine Brightly Series - a group of amazing women who brighten my life and the world.
#1 - Priscilla Hedlin aka Wheelchair Mommy
T-Minus 50
The countdown to my birthday has begun and 50 amazing women are helping me across the finish line
It’s BBQ Time!
Look, Mama, I cooked! I‘m sharing an easy and yummy twist on a burger recipe for indoor and outdoor grilling. Enjoy!
Days of Naps in a Stroller
Today, amongst old, mostly un-viewed YouTube videos, I found this delight. My now teenager at age six, packing her “ready” bag for a trip to Seaworld in San Antonio. Mind you, we did not have one planned. This was just for when she got the “go”.
Stick the Landing
It’s okay to be nervous, but don’t let your fear of needles stop you from overcoming your greatest fear of all -- that of COVID. Nothing to be ashamed of, fill your toolbox, make your plan, and stick the landing.
Take a Look at Vooks
When reading doesn’t come easily, it’s not much fun. And when it’s not fun, kids generally don’t want to read. Vooks brings books to life and makes reading fun again.
Earth Day Should be Every Day
Earth day should be every day so I am making small changes in my every day routine.
Pink Roses and Me
But, just like these roses with delicate petals at the top of thorns, I'm still trying to bloom. For roses to survive season to season, you cut the rose off at the head, in fact, it's called "dead-head"ing. This harsh tactic creates beautiful flowers with diaphanous wings of petals yet oak-like strength of stems the next Spring.