Notes from the Road Children

Pin itMy children always have various notes, hand-made posters, and bulletins posted around the house.  An anticipated guest might expect to be welcomed with “Come This Way —->”  signs about. And then, there are the obligatory “Your Name Here‘s Room” signs.  But sometimes they give me such a laugh, I have to share!  Walking down [...]

All I Really Need to Know About Public Speaking, I Learned From Teaching Kindergarten

Pin itI have been very blessed to be able to speak to several groups lately, and I’ve been thinking about how much FUN I’m having! I’ve been a performer all my life, whether it’s dancing, singing, or acting.  I think public speaking is a lot like performing: you have to entertain, educate and inspire. Teaching [...]

Real Mom Confession #3

Pin itI am so excited about this week’s Real Mom Confession! I would credit Jendi, from Jendi’s Journal with a masterful portrayal of “mommy guilt,” but I can see from her disguise that she wishes to remain anonymous. I really don’t even think it’s her… Subscribe to Real LifeFollow Sarah on Twitter Follow RealLifeSarah on [...]

The Convenience Store Which Must be Blogged

Pin itI had a “Mom of the Year” moment a couple of weeks ago that I just had to share. After hearing this story, you’ll either come to the conclusion that I am a bungling kook, or this is the worst convenient store experience ever. (I technically said, “worst experience,” not “worst store,” don’t sue [...]

7 Things…That I’ve Left Cooking Too Long on the Stove

Pin itMelanie from The Fruits of the Spirit tagged me for a the seven things meme a while ago, and I’m just getting around to it now! Hmm…that’s so unlike me! Anyway, I always have to put a twist on it, so today, I’m exposing my one weakness: getting distracted while cooking. Most of the [...]