Seeking Happiness Today: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

People sometimes mistake our happiness, our joy, our excitement over life as fake.  Like, no way living with 12 kids could be fun.  Or, no way living in a dilapidated RV can be fulfilling.  They just don’t understand. We’ve been accused of being fake, of being reckless and crazy, of being selfish, of being wealthy, … Read more

Invest in Your Family, For the Sake of Your Future

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How important is having fun?  I mean on a scale of 1 to 10 how important is it to you and your family?  For us it ranks up there with shelter, food and water.  It is our lifeline, it is our goto, it is our healthcare, our mental stabilizer … it’s second only to faith. … Read more

Writing a Great Life Story

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A question from a reporter the other day REALLY threw me for a loop.  I don’t get tongue tied very often, I don’t get caught off guard, I mean most of the questions we field have been asked and answered ad nausea, right?  Seriously when is the last time anyone read anything surprising, shocking or … Read more

Time Is More Important Than Money

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We are constantly on a quest, to be not good parents, but great parents and I saw two amazing things this am as I browsed my email and took a quick glance at Facebook from my bed before I sprang up to start the day. You Cannot Buy Time, So Spend it Wisely First, the most … Read more

The 5 Best Tips For Hiking With Kids

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Spring has come here in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, but it’s not here to stay.  And so, we are pumped to take advantage of the warm-ish weather and get the kids out for some great hiking adventures.  Don’t have outdoorsy kids?  This is the year to change that!!! The best way to bestow a … Read more