Gingerbread Houses…a Spicy Past!
No confectionary treat symbolizes the holiday season quite like the spicy, candy-laden, edible gingerbread house. The modern-day U.S. Christmas tradition of gathering friends and family members to assemble and decorate […]
Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Someone Else
In 2014, I began a new job that would have a profound impact on my life. As the new coordinator of a memory counseling program at a local hospital, I […]
Holiday Boundaries: A Stress-Free Season
The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but it’s also notorious for stretching us thin—financially, socially, and emotionally. Establishing boundaries in key areas of your life […]
ONE MANS PERSPECTIVE; VETERANS HOME
It was November 2018. My wife and I joined the Little River Missions’ team as they went to Walterboro, SC to visit the veteran’s home. It was a wonderful experience, […]
Oh, Judgment! – Making Judgments or Being Judgmental?
There is a big difference between using sound judgment and being judgmental. We use our judgment every day – cereal or eggs this morning? I need more protein. Eggs. We […]
Don’t Waste Your Pain
If you are one of the nearly six million people who tune into The Voice each season, I’m with you. The competition, the silliness, and oh, – the talent ! […]
Retirees, What’s Your Withdrawal Strategy?
When planning for retirement, we often focus on the accumulation phase: saving diligently and investing wisely. We spend 40 or more years of our lives focused on building the proverbial […]
Mother Nurture – Investing in Knowledge and Skills That Last a Lifetime
I have spent the past three months nurturing some little seedlings to be planted just before winter. I also placed hundreds of bulbs into the ground to hibernate before they […]
Shopping Local Meets the Red Carpet
While a typical day for Vanessa McGovern involves the chance to empower small travel advisor businesses across the country – while meeting some wonderful people – sometimes the stars align […]
Century Communities – A Glimpse of Life at Waterstone in Sherrills Ford
If your new home wish list includes a life of leisure – with amazing lake views a given – get to know the experts at Century Communities Charlotte. One of […]
