Satisfied with Partial Success

It’s my cakes. While I always try to make super creative, jaw-dropping, Martha Stewart-ish cakes, they always turn out looking a little homemade. I’ve taken a cake class. I know the tricks of the trade, so why don’t I have super smooth icing and perfectly…

Aug 20

No Substitute

Over 50 million students are headed back to school in America. Millions of students mean millions of teachers. Unfortunately, of those teachers, some will need to call in sick… Are your kids headed back to school? Mine started a little over a week ago.…

Aug 20

Courage on a Camel

Often the setting of adventure stories, the Sahara desert has a reputation for danger that is no exaggeration. So why would 20 men choose to load up camels once a month and cross the world’s hottest lands? Join me at The Presidential Prayer Team…

Aug 13

Style with a Purpose

Want to look style savvy and help people caught in the trap of human trafficking, too? I’ve got just the thing for you. The organization I blog for called Exodus Road is determined to help free the captives. They have joined forces with an…

Aug 8

The High Price of Water

Last month our water bill was $116. $116 to provide our family of five clean water for showers, to wash clothes, wash dishes, flush potties, wash hands, drink or any other water related activities. When I want a drink, I walk to the fridge…

Aug 4