Ali Flynn
Is Life Like a Box of Chocolates?
Maybe Forest Gump is right, and life is like a box of chocolates. Each day we never know what we are going to get.
This statement, for me, can't be any more true this past...
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Across our country, dating violence is a concern and an issue we need to bring to the attention of not only our teens but parents and teachers as well. We owe it to our...
Has It Really Been Almost a Year?
Well, my friends, it has almost been one year since the pandemic shut down our state, beautiful communities, sacred schools, places of worship, and restaurants. Life as we know it is still not back...
Mama Don’t
Mamas, Don’t get overwhelmed by the dishes that are still in the sink. It can wait.
Don’t feel pressure to make every closet or drawer look like it does on HGTV. It is not necessary...
The Magic of Christmas When Life May Not Feel So Magical
While watching Elf tonight with my daughter, snuggled up on the couch, the magic of Christmas took over.
For the first time in eight months, our hearts were filled with a joy like no other....
5 Rainy Day Hacks for Kiddos
As a mom to four kids, I have weathered my fair share of rainy days, and I know it is not always an easy task. So, after many years of rainy day encounters, I...
Candles Burning
I have a confession to make, and I finally want to come clean. I have an addiction to candles. Candles of all shapes and sizes, from sweet fragrant floral to deep rich pine.
I don’t...
Towers Crumbling, Hearts Breaking
Towers crumbling, hearts breaking.
One moment in time, within one day.
One life lived, and one life lost, amongst thousands.
One day, within one calendar year, etched on my soul.
On September 11, 2001, a friend lost on...
Visions of Motherhood
As I ponder the new school year approaching, I am beginning to feel my heart beat a bit faster, for this means that time has moved forward and at quite a fast pace.
Fourteen years...
We All Make Mistakes
It’s okay. We all make mistakes. We have to learn to forgive ourselves for them.
So, mamas, let me share with you one of the many mistakes I have made raising my children for over...