“There was only one variable that separated the people who have a strong sense of love and belonging and the people who really struggle for it. And that was, the people who have a strong sense of love…
How Will You #LightTheWorld?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints started an initiative for each December to Light The World. Each day they have dedicated a way to be kind to others and do something for others. Some da…
Idealized Realities
By Gary E. Stevenson: As you scroll through your news feed online, you might feel somewhat discouraged at times when you see images that portray an idealized reality of those you follow on social medi…
$2 Donated to O.U.R. for Leaving Reviews
This is a simple way to donate to Operation Underground Railroad without leaving the comfort of your home. Leave reviews for companies and BestCompany.com will donate $2 for every review left! From no…
Two Young Boys Who Answered a Prayer
“An older boy and his young companion were walking along a road which led through a field. They saw an old coat and a badly worn pair of men’s shoes by the roadside, and in the distance they saw the o…
Children Are Like Trees
“Not long after we were married, we built our first home. We had little money, and I did a lot of the work. The landscaping was entirely my responsibility. The first of many trees that I planted…
Spread Kindness
A couple of years ago I was merging onto the freeway. In the back seat I had one child crying and the other had just peed themselves. It was the end of the day and I was feeling exhausted. The day had…
Life is Too Short to Put up with Crap
Okay. So we’ve been going through some things at our house. The last 5 months hasn’t been exactly easy between losing a child and other people in our life. We changed our landscape in our …
I Want My Kids to Want To Be Strong Like Mom
The Strong Like Mom campaign has gained traction with Target’s shirts for kids that quote “Strong Like Mom.” I fell in love with these shirts the moment I laid eyes on them. I…
The Heartbreak of Being Foster Care Parents
My family and I have happened upon an interesting situation dealing with foster care. Foster care is not something we ever thought we would do. It just never felt right for us so we never worried abou…
Cabbage & Minced Pork Steamed Buns Recipe
This Cabbage & Minced Pork Steam Buns is an authentic recipe and a common food in Taiwan. Enjoy this delicious recipe below. One of our favorite ways to buy meat is through Zaycon Fresh. We have a…
Mourning the Loss of a Pet
Back two months ago, we took our dog, Millie, out on a car ride to capture this post. She was already at a point in her life where for some unknown reason, she was losing weight and struggling to keep…
The Side Effects of Breaking Food Addiction
I’ve always considered myself a healthy individual. I’m Asian by decent so I have a smaller build naturally but have always done my best to keep up my health by exercising and making sure …
Adopting a Dog & How It Impacted Our Family
My husband and I both grew up with dogs in the house. It seemed like a must to add in a dog into our family as soon as possible after having kids, however, living in apartments and basement apa…
Macey’s New Heart
Macey has taken over our Facebook feed with her overwhelming joy about receiving a new heart. Macey is 14 years old and has needed a heart transplant. Her reaction says it all. Macey was born with a h…