Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset

Some thoughts that might help you as you are getting ready to go back to school. This topic requires you to do a little deep thinking, but I know that you guys can handle it. Have you ever heard about the two mindsets that people can possess? Don’t worry if you...

Great Summer Opportunity-C.I.T. Program

Most of our kids have loved going to summer camp.  For the last two summers, Rebecca has also been a C.I.T.(Camper-in-Training/Counselor-in-Training).  This is a program for senior high students where they can work at the camp helping in the kitchen, doing...

How to Change the Oil in Your Small Engine

To maintain your small engine properly, you need to change the oil every year.  I am going to talk about two different ways that you can do this. 1. Using an oil suction gun To change the oil in a small engine using this method you will need an oil suction gun...

Happy Little Trees

The other night while wandering around Walmart, my friend said “Why don’t we follow a Bob Ross tutorial?” and I thought, “Well, why not!” So we picked out canvases, paints, and paintbrushes and then headed to my house to get started. The both of us had...

Have To vs. Get To

Hey guys and gals! So glad to be chatting with you today.  I’m going to be sharing some thoughts that have been rattling around it my brain the last few days. I was talking with a dear friend this week who was in an accident in his thirties and became paralyzed...

Eliminating Clutter Reduces Stress

      Do you ever walk into your room and feel anxious or depressed? Could it be because your room needs a little TLC? Studies have shown that clutter can affect your health in many ways. Something that has helped me is to do some decluttering every day. Don’t let...

Way of the Warrior Kid – Book Review

Hudson’s Perspective This book is about Marc, a middle school boy who needs some help because he is having problems at school. His Uncle Jake comes for the summer and teaches him how to become a warrior.  This book teaches how to set goals and work towards them...