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
A Prize Above Rubies
I am so very blessed by such beautiful people for whom I am very thankful.
Back to School Finds
My son is the biggest Amazon shopper in our home. Here are his latest picks for back to school.
Smackdown!
Are you ready to rumble?
#sponsored I thought I was but a bigger foe had me in its sights. So I pulled an old wrestler move and tagged a team member. The Wubble Smackdown went down while I huddled with the Hulk.
Olympic Training, Mommy-Style
A flashback to when I was a mom of toddlers. Frankly, as a mom of teens, I still feel like I am in training for the Olympics.
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”.