As seen in the Dayton Daily News on October 22, 2016. For my birthday this year, my husband surprised me with a mini vacation. While we relaxed by the pool, a young boy went running past our chairs. His mother called out, “No running, stop running!” He didn’t slow up...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on October 8, 2016. When I woke this morning, I turned to see my daughter sleeping next to me. She was snuggled in her soft blanket, and looked more like a toddler than the teenager she is. On my other side, our dog was curled up on...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on August 27, 2016. Every year I attend the National Speakers Association conference. For their closing awards banquet, formal attired is required. For this year’s conference, I found a dress that was perfect in every way. But, buying...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on August 13, 2016. There is much truth in Peter Walsh’s quote, “Clutter expands to the space you give it.” Unlike during the depression era, today’s families have an abundance of discretionary income and buy items in excess. The...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on July 30, 2016. Some of you wake up with good intentions to organize your home. However, by the end of the day you feel dismayed because you could not follow through on those good intentions. In many cases, it’s interruptions that...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on July 16, 2016. Your mind dictates an emotional value for every item in your home. Therefore, everything you own comes with an attached emotion. Some items have low emotional value, for instance your everyday, ordinary No. 2 yellow...
