Everyday 1,000 babies are born with HIV. Every. Day. By 2015 that number could be nearly zero, and I want us (yes Us, you and me) to be part of that change. For the next ten days from June 1st to June 10th, (RED) is running the (RED)RUSH to Zero (#REDRUSH) campaign, and we can all do…

To say I love music would be an understatement.  Some of my earliest – and favorite – memories from my childhood are of the times I spent with my dad in the front room of our house listening to oldies.  We listened to everything from the Beach Boys to all of the Motown greats, dancing…

While in Tanzania with Compassion International, I met my newest sponsored child, Meke.  I would love for you to see just a glimpse of my time with Meke, including the time I had to show her pictures of my life here in the United States, the things that are the same – rolling hills of…

I remember sitting in a small creative writing class in college, chatting about our majors and course work outside of that class, when the professor turned to me and asked, “What do you want to be?” A mom. The words just flew out of my mouth before I had a moment to think, and I…

It was nearly 5 p.m. on the night before I was flying to Tanzania for a nine day trip.  I had just begun to pack (yes, I’m a last minute packer), and I was about to shut down my computer when an email arrived asking me to participate in the Lands’ End National Swimsuit Confidence…

I spent last week sharing just some of the incredible stories of the people I met during my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, but I wanted to also share the beauty of the country… There are no trees like this in my backyard… Flamingos, visible from miles away like pink flower petals floating on…

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 10/24/10~ And you won’t believe where we’re going… A year ago I reviewed a book called Spilt Milk, and while I enjoyed the entire book, there was one passage in particular that never left…

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 12/9/10~ I need a place where I can hide, Where no one sees my life inside, Where I can make my plans, and write them down So I can read them. – “The…

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mothers and grandmothers I met last week… Thank you to Keely Marie, who took many of these photos and many of the other amazing photos featured in last week’s Compassion International trip images.

Every night of this trip, all of the Compassion bloggers have come together to share stories, snacks, laughter, tears, check facts and spellings (Kiswahili – oh my!) and do what we love most – write.  I have been so blessed to share this week with five amazing bloggers whose styles and perspectives differ greatly from…

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 5/1/10~ Next weekend my baby is turning four, and we will be celebrating with a Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman themed birthday party. When my daughter was born I launched a tradition of elaborate (crazy)…

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 7/19/10~ As parents, we need to have an ever-changing bag of tricks to deal with the challenges of parenthood.  My nemesis is space.  I am constantly looking for new places to store…

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 10/29/10~ If you were to take a look at the papers on my desk, you’d find a running theme whether they are work or family related – tons of lists.  A long…

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 11/15/10~ I’m going to apologize in advance.  You’re probably expecting the type of witty, touching, or simply resourceful post you’ve come to expect from my wife.  Not today.  Today you’re stuck with…

Tonight is the finale of The Voice on NBC! Our friend, Chris Mann, has made the cut and will be performing for the title of 2012’s The Voice Winner, in part thanks to the support of our community. Please be sure to tune in tonight at 8 EST and VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 12/8/11~ Some bloggers check their “stats” weekly daily hourly to see how many visitors have come to their sites, how long they stayed there, what posts they’ve read, how they got there, etc.  For…

      All #SuperMoms need a night out – even if it takes place at home! We have your invitation to one of the most widely anticipated National Mom’s Nite Out Celebrations. Join us for super-sized #SuperMom National Mom’s Nite Out Twitter Party, sponsored by our friends at Zales Jewelers! Date:       May 10, 2012 (Thursday…

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 11/16/11~ My husband and my son do not oftenalways get along.  I like to joke that had my husband and I met when we were five, I likely would have driven him crazy,…

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 11/11/10~ When I held my daughter in my arms six years ago, looking down at her, I imagined little fingers playing the piano, little feet dancing excitedly, a little voice singing to…

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Originally posted December 2, 2010: You know the drill.  We’ve all been there.  You’ve saved for a couple of years to take your family on the dream vacation of a lifetime, and five minutes into the first day at least one of your children is in tears because you won’t let him have a six…