I am a judge for 4-H participants, and recently was serving as a judge about horses. Kids come in and interview with me, and I ask questions and evaluate them on their knowledge, their ability to communicate well and extemporaneous speaking. One girl mentioned her ex-stepfather kept their horses... More >>

I was a nanny for five years before having my three boys. One of the families I worked for had a dad who was the CEO of a fast-food empire and made millions, but he insisted that his wife work... More >>

At 18, I was infatuated with a young man who was 24. He was all I thought about and I constantly tried to impress him. I probably would have followed him anywhere and done anything to get his approval and affection. However, he was not interested in me... More >>

...When I got engaged seven years ago, I bought a copy of 'The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands' for myself! I try to read it annually leading up to our wedding anniversary, but the last three years, the tradition slacked a bit, because I had two babies two years apart... More >>

You remind me of my mom with many of the things you say. She passed away five years ago, and I miss her terribly... More >>

A friend of mine was asked to make 100 cupcakes for a wedding rehearsal dinner. She accepted but soon realized she was in over her head. She called me a month in advance to ask for my help, as I do specialty order cakes and cupcakes, so it wouldn't be a challenge for me. So, I agreed... More >>

Our three boys began a habit of not acknowledging their mother when she called for them. When she said things like 'Lunch is ready!' or 'It's time for bed,' they would continue their activities as if no one had spoken a word... More >>

...Before we got married, we agreed that we would take our marriage vows very seriously and commit wholeheartedly to each other... More >>

I want to thank you for your 'Make Your House A Home' ideas! It's because of you we now have Sunday 'show and tell' nights and it brings the whole family together... More >>

Thank you for helping me with my binge-eating problem. I've heard you say that doing the right thing often feels 'crappy,' and I can attest to that... More >>