“There is no strong America without strong families, and there are no strong families without a strong America. They are intrinsically...

“In Every Job that must be done There is an element of fun, You find the fun, and snap The job’s a game!” Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins...

“Great spiritual blessings are promised to those who love and care for the earth and their fellow men and women.” Gérald Caussé My...

We have a small ranch in southern Utah far away from the bright lights in the city. One of the joys of being on the ranch is stepping...

Earth Day is a marvelous opportunity to reflect on the wonder of our planet; a day to celebrate our responsibility to care for this world...

Your daughter makes a goal for her soccer team and you cheer from the sidelines. You take your son for ice cream when he gets an A- on...

Self esteem. We all know what it is and yet it can be hard to define. Ask ten of your friends and you will get ten slightly different...

Is you life jam-packed? What am I asking - you’re a mom - of course you life is jam-packed. You take care of the kids, the house, perhaps...

Moms- even moms who love their kids- often crave a chance to pursue activities that they choose just for themselves. When those projects...

What would you say to me if you were here? Would you whisper I love you into my ear? Would you tell me you’re proud of all that I’ve done...

By ellen wheeler Volunteering is an outstanding way to determine and demonstrate core family values. You and your kids can put into...

By Ellen Wheeler A happy family raised in an atmosphere of love and learning is the goal of most moms. We want to create a refuge where...

If humanity has a universal moral motto, it is the Golden Rule. The ancient concept illuminates a noble part of our human state: that we...

As moms, our calling is to nurture. We inherently aspire to build families of love, goodness, happiness and peace; a sanctuary from the...

Recently, a dear mom friend of mine introduced me to The Libraries of Hope founded by Marlene Peterson. I am striving to provide my...

“Education is not a subject, and it does not deal in subjects. It is instead the transfer of a way of life.” G. K. Chesterton There are...

By Corliss Jacobs I have often heard it said that the right books have a way of finding their way to the right person. This is the case...

“Good Afternoon,” moms! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. I just saw the movie musical retelling of Charles Dicken’s A...

Well written, compelling, enjoyable female characters? In THIS day and age? How scandalous! As a young woman who also happens to be an...

"With fruitless pursuits and empty connections, the cravings only get worse and the preoccupations become more urgent and obsessive..."