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Written By My Son: Touching LA Times Article About NHL Hockey Prospect’s Two Moms Helping Son Realize His Dreams

My son worked on this piece for months. He traveled to Canada to interview this cool family. He wanted to share their story in a way that honors good parenting. It was important to my Jack that he share their story and celebrate this NHL Kings Prospect young man and his parents in just the […]

My 3TV Your Life Arizona Morning Show Banana Breakfast Recipes Segment

Here is my 3TV Your Life Arizona morning show segment with simple and healthy banana breakfast recipes. I must give a big shout out to my daughter who shared her delish 3-ingredient pancake recipe with me AND shot the video at home for the segment. It was also so fun to see my friend and […]

Questions About Concert & Sport Event Refunds During Covid19 Crisis? My Son’s Article Has The Answers

Many of us have questions about refunds in light of the many cancelled and/or postponed events due to the Covid19 crisis. My son, LA Times reporter, Jack Harris has the answers in his recent article addressing this question that so many people are asking now…will I get my money back? To read his entire article, […]

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My 3TV Your Life Arizona Morning Show Banana Breakfast Recipes Segment

Go Bananas For Breakfast: Two Simple 4-Ingredient Recipes

Here are the recipes I showed in my Your Life Arizona morning show segment on 3TV this week. Our family has two favorite breakfast recipes for healthy banana oatmeal and nutritious banana pancakes that have no added sugars. Plus, a quick tip on how to ripen bananas in mere minutes. Go Bananas For Breakfast: Two […]

Tasty Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

As we continue to social distance and stay at home, I have been checking my blog to access some of my family’s favorite recipes. This recipe for tasty tomatillo chicken enchiladas is a good one. I was thrilled to receive all the ingredients I need for this dish in my online grocery delivery yesterday. Since […]

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How We Made My Daughter’s Virtual College Preview Day Special

When my daughter’s virtual college preview day arrived through our computer screen instead of on campus, I decided to try to make the day special. With a few little surprise touches, it went well and we had a good time. Several of my friends told me that they loved what I did so I share […]

Short & Sweet Smile Post Day 2

Day 2 of sharing a short and sweet post that I hope makes you smile today. This sweet photo popped up in my social media memory page yesterday. This is my Grandma Dottie. She turns 95 in June. She is embracing my sweet girl. This photo was taken two years ago in my grandma’s home […]

In This Historic Trying Time, My Perspective & A Few Shared Tips As A Parent Of A Teen Who Is Also A High School Senior

My teenage daughter is supposed to graduate on May 21st. My son is supposed to graduate from college on May 12th. My girl’s cap and gown are pressed and hung in her closet. When senior year kicked off in August, I never imagined in my wildest dreams that it may collect dust before it is […]

Both Videos – DIY Hand Sanitizer & Hand Washing After Care For Hands

Yesterday’s article included the post hand washing care plan to keep hands moisturized. Here is the other segment with the DIY hand sanitizer recipe. I didn’t realize that one of the videos was missing until later in the day. So I’m running both today in case you missed both yesterday and want the information I […]

Hand Care Products & DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe

Excessive hand washing (keep it up) can result in very dry hands so see my Your Life Arizona morning show segment below to learn how to keep them moisturized. Plus, I share the recipe I found to make homemade hand sanitizer. For the hand sanitizer recipe and list of product links I showed in the […]

My 3TV Cold, Flu & Allergy Wellness Segment

My home wellness kit got me through a horrible sinus infection and the Influenza A that I had at the same time last month. It all worked so well that I decided to show my wellness kit in my recent Your Life Arizona morning show segment. Wellness is top of mind right now with all […]

My Bittersweet 3TV Segment: Turning Empty Nest Into Fresh Start

When my KTVK Your Life Arizona morning show producers asked me to come on the show to discuss how to turn my upcoming empty nest into a fresh start, I paused for a second before responding. I haven’t truly experienced the empty nest yet, but it is coming fast now. Come late August I will […]

Empty Nest Ahead: This Is The New Year I’ve Braced For

As I paid the kind cashier at the restaurant today, he smiled at me and asked, “Do you have any big plans for your new year?” In previous years, I would have answered with a smile and quick reply. But today I hesitated for a moment before I answered. Although I knew the answer, his […]

My Son’s Touching LA Times Article Is Fitting For Thanksgiving Week – A Health Must Read For Men

My son’s article today about LA Kings’ head athletic trainer, Chris Kingsley’s prostate cancer diagnosis is a must read for men. And it is a must read for women to share with the loved men in their life. Jack was incredibly honored to get to write this piece. First, a little update about my Jack […]

What We Really Paid For Our Son’s College & 7 Ways To Save

Today I am smiling. We are done paying for our firstborn’s college! Wondering how much college costs today? So many anxious parents are. Read on as I’m about to share. I’m also including seven tips on how to cut the cost of the incredibly way-too-expensive college bill that many parents can’t afford. Today, on this […]

Cool Back To School Stuff For The Whole Family

Today on the Your Life Arizona morning show, I shared cool back to school stuff for the whole family. When it comes to back-to-school gear and foods, I have become a bit of an expert because I now have two seniors. With a senior in high school and a senior in college, we have tested […]

My Heartfelt Message For Parents Moving Kids To Dorm

Can’t believe this short and sweet…or shall I say bittersweet…video below was shot three years ago! That went by fast! For those pensive parents about to move a beloved kid out of their familiar and loving home into a new and unfamiliar dorm room, this sweet memory of mine…and some encouraging words are for you! […]

My Fellow Class of 2020 Parents…Senior Year Makes Heart Smile & Sob

Moms (and dads) of teens. This is written for moms, but I sure have seen my fair share of emotional papas who find senior year to be bittersweet on their hearts, too. Read this or bookmark this to read before or during your child’s senior year in high school. It just may be therapeutic for […]

Dorm Room Essentials Plus Stuff You May Not Think Of

Is your kid college bound? Are you ready?! Some parents feel really ready and for others the transition is tough. For me, I found it to be bittersweet. No matter how your emotions are swaying, you can’t get away from the fact that it is time to shop for the dorm room! I first put […]

Grad Party Planning Tips & Ideas

For those of you with graduating seniors, I wrote this and did this 3TV segment in 2016 with tips and ideas to have the perfect grad party. Ours went very well! Take a look and happy grad party planning. Manic: Graduation season with so much to do, events to plan and emotions to keep in […]

Clear the Clutter,Clear the Mind – My 3TV Segment

In case you missed my KTVK Your Life Arizona morning show segment, here it is with lots of helpul tips, tricks and a few awesome product picks to attack that spring cleaning and clear the clutter. This clears the mind and it feels great! Want more information about the tips and products shared in this […]

Smart Simple Spring Cleaning/Get Organized Solutions

Manic: Clutter! Closet clutter, under the kitchen sink junk, stacks, racks and sacks full of unorganized stuff! I am guilty of having such mountains of unorganized madness and it makes me manic and not managed! Managed: Taking a little bit of time each day this month to methodically to attack the stacks and regain control over all […]

Caring for the Caregiver

Have a caregiver in your family or a close friend who has suddenly become a caregiver for a loved one? Caring for a beloved caregiver can help that person and the person being cared for tremendously. I recently had the unexpected opportunity to do this and I was struck by the numerous ways a caregiver […]

Another Anniversary! 26 Years & Counting-Why It Works

Happy 26th Wedding Anniversary to my hubs. What a journey it has been and as we approach a very different empty-nesting chapter in late 2020 (is that really next year?!). I reflect on the peaks and valleys of a long-lasting marriage. Wedded bliss days and some challenging times make a 26-year union so far something […]

Hello 17: My 17 Wishes For My Girl

In one more year, I will have two adults. I won’t be able to say that I have two children. Umm…that flew by. Hello 17 one last time. One last year of having a kid before she becomes a legal adult. Happy 17th Birthday to my girl! 17 got here fast with speedy-beyond-belief-short years…and some […]

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Written By My Son: Touching LA Times Article About NHL Hockey Prospect’s Two Moms Helping Son Realize His Dreams

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Questions About Concert & Sport Event Refunds During Covid19 Crisis? My Son’s Article Has The Answers

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My 3TV Your Life Arizona Morning Show Banana Breakfast Recipes Segment

Go Bananas For Breakfast: Two Simple 4-Ingredient Recipes

Tasty Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Family Matters

How We Made My Daughter’s Virtual College Preview Day Special

Short & Sweet Smile Post Day 2

In This Historic Trying Time, My Perspective & A Few Shared Tips As A Parent Of A Teen Who Is Also A High School Senior

Both Videos – DIY Hand Sanitizer & Hand Washing After Care For Hands

Hand Care Products & DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe

My 3TV Cold, Flu & Allergy Wellness Segment

My Bittersweet 3TV Segment: Turning Empty Nest Into Fresh Start

Empty Nest Ahead: This Is The New Year I’ve Braced For

My Son’s Touching LA Times Article Is Fitting For Thanksgiving Week – A Health Must Read For Men

What We Really Paid For Our Son’s College & 7 Ways To Save

Cool Back To School Stuff For The Whole Family

My Heartfelt Message For Parents Moving Kids To Dorm

My Fellow Class of 2020 Parents…Senior Year Makes Heart Smile & Sob

Dorm Room Essentials Plus Stuff You May Not Think Of

Grad Party Planning Tips & Ideas

Clear the Clutter,Clear the Mind – My 3TV Segment

Smart Simple Spring Cleaning/Get Organized Solutions

Caring for the Caregiver

Another Anniversary! 26 Years & Counting-Why It Works

Hello 17: My 17 Wishes For My Girl

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