In “The evolution of Gratitude,” Malini Suchak talks about where gratitude originated and how it evolved into what it is today. First discussed was how to find gratitude in a species that can’t say thank you. “Since you can’t ask …
At times, being a mom is the most challenging character I play in life. I have my daughter card, my sister t-shirt, my wife tiara, my estranged wife hat, and my mommy cape. Among others. On any given day you …
What is the Life With Mandee Prayer Challenge? The goal is to pray. Each month I will post a prayer challenge on the Life With Mandee blog. The reason for this is to get us all motivated to go before God at …
The season that opens up with cooler weather, changes in the colors of nature, and falling leaves is Autumn. Rich green changes to red, orange, and brown and warm drinks are ushered in. Hot chocolate, apple cider, pumpkin spice teas …
When I think about Halloween, dressing up, candy, and pumpkins come to mind. Even though my children focus on their costumes and what types of masks they will wear, pumpkin is always the top subject of the holiday for me. …
Great importance is given to the safety of our children when the act of trick or treating commences. Parents everywhere know that proper lighting is necessary when our kids are out running around in costumes. We know that hands need …
When I look at life, I think of a jigsaw puzzle. All the pieces fit together, making you a complete person, when all are present and accounted for. Relationships play a huge role in the finalized picture for me. My …
The choice to expend more gratitude into the world is one easily made. For me, spending seven consecutive days discussing the things that I am thankful for and appreciative of is exciting. My hope is that you will carry on …
Several years of my life were spent in a state of depression. It is shattered me to my core. Huge life changes had occurred and my entire being seemed to be pinned down in a roller coaster from hell. I …
California owns many years of my life. I was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming. We moved to California on my thirteenth birthday and I went kicking and screaming. Now I would say, in many respects, I grew up in California. …