Triad Honor Flight
As a nation, we owe a debt to those who served during WWII, known as ‘the greatest generation,’ the Korean War and Vietnam War, that we can never repay. The young men who defended our country, the families who awaited their return at home, and our allies during those times in history are the best […]
Celebrate International Friendship Day
BY ANGELIA CORNATZER “In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.” – Unknown Friends are the ones we call when the amazing stuff is happening, and the ones we cry to when the hard times come. Friendship is a beautiful gift that we are all able to experience. The give and take of […]
Learning to Be a Military Mom: Part 2
“Each of the patriots who we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, brother or sister, spouse, friend and neighbor.” (George W. Bush) President Bush made that remark at a Memorial Day tribute so it seems fitting that I am finishing this article about being a military parent on Memorial Day […]
How to Keep Adult Friendships Thriving in the Midst of Daily Chaos
It’s funny the things we take for granted as children, like spending time with our friends. As we get older, friendships are just as important, yet time marches on and with it comes all the complications and chaos of adulthood making it harder to keep them close. My best friend since Kindergarten, Bethany, lives 13 […]
Three Strands Recovery Wear: A Daughter’s Love for Her Mother
In the United States, there is a 13% chance of a woman developing breast cancer at some point in her life; that is one out of every eight women. When a woman is first diagnosed with breast cancer, her journey to healing is just beginning and with all the medical advancements, winning the battle is […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava: Address the Monster in the Room
Once upon a time TVs lived in an attractive piece of furniture (cabinet) on the floor of the castle and viewers had to look slightly down to enjoy the picture on the screen. Fast forward several decades and the trend is to place large TVs in the living area of the castle. These monsters are […]
Megan Smith Photography Makes Fleeting Moments Last Forever
Planning a wedding for 2023 and searching for a fabulous photographer to capture your big day? Is your family growing by the year and you don’t want to miss a single moment of your children and grandchildren’s lives? As a mother of two small children herself, Megan Smith understands the importance of making precious milestones […]
Strengthening Your Manifesting Muscle
“Ask and it will be given to you…”– Matthew 7:7 There is a lot of information out there about the law of attraction and manifesting your dreams. Manifesting is the process of bringing forth events, things, and experiences into your life through the energy, thoughts, and intention you put out into the world. I began […]
Intentional Friendships
BY ANGELIA CORNATZER Being intentional is all about making choices on purpose to do things that matter to you. When it comes to being intentional in friendships, it looks like making the purposeful choice to make friendships matter in all the different areas of your life. It means being there for one another. Intentional friendships […]
Wear the Bikini
There have been way too many times I’ve missed out on swimming or playing at the beach because of how I looked in a bathing suit. I’d complain about being too cold, or that I forgot my bathing suit, watching everyone else splashing and having a blast as I watched from the sidelines. My daughter […]
