The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
My family has been traveling to Marian Shrines for years. Last fall, when my husband had a work trip to Green Bay the…
Dipped Marshmallow Treats
My late daughter Maddie loved being in the kitchen. Baking and cake decorating topped her list of favorite pastimes and her younger sister…
Celebrating My Daughter’s Heavenly 16th Birthday
When I turned 16 my mom threw me a surprise birthday party with pink balloons on the ceiling, a house full of my…
Elf on the Shelf Plays with Food
Our Elf on the Shelf, Lily Cute, sure seemed hungry this year. It seemed like every morning she was eating as much sugar…
How to Help Grieving Parents
No matter how or why a young person dies, losing a child is out of nature’s order and incredibly challenging to comprehend. It…
Last Minute Elf on the Shelf Ideas
In a dream world our Elf on the Shelf is a proactive planner. She has a thick book of ideas full of magical…
Funeral Flowers Keepsakes
Losing a child is the most unimaginable, painful event a parent can endure. I know. My husband and I lost our 15-year-old daughter…
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant in Kansas City is one of the most memorable family dining experiences. The restaurant was started by Fritz Kropf and…
Hurts Donuts
Hurts Donuts is my family’s must-do when we visit Branson. This is one of 20 locations over several states but the only one…