Category Archives: THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS

My Embarassing Moment — Is It Really Worth The Rush?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by

                        I had my day all planed out.  I put several things off until later in the afternoon so I could combine trips and “save time.” I could have done … Continue reading →

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Steal Time For Fun

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

At this very moment I should be making a grocery list, washing my hair in the shower, cleaning my kitchen or vacuuming my carpet.  But I’m not. Instead, I’m doing this. The thing is, I know that those things will … Continue reading →

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It’s Okay To Be Shallow — Five ways to improve self image

Posted on October 21, 2013 by

Having a positive self image is very important to your mental wellness. There are certain things you’re doing that contribute to your positive or negative self image. The easy thing to do is let negative thoughts take control.  If you’re … Continue reading →

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10 Things to Cheer You Up

Posted on October 2, 2013 by

My husband Steve e-mailed me a link to an article on KSL he thought I’d like to read. It’s Called 10 Things That Naturally Cheer You Up.  As you might know, I love writing about things that are fun and … Continue reading →

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Go Adventure Mom

Posted on October 1, 2013 by

If you can’t tell, one of my passions is doing everything that sounds fun, or doing anything that is out of the ordinary especially if I can do it with my whole family. We’ve done our share of outings both … Continue reading →

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Bat Dad — Super Hero Parenting

Posted on September 25, 2013 by

If you read this blog you know that the TODAY Show is a big part of my life.  It’s just the right combination of news and infotainment I need to start the day feeling informed. Today was a perfect example … Continue reading →

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The Blind Man and the Panhandler–A lesson I learned

Posted on August 14, 2013 by

I recently wrote an article published on KSL.com about something I saw downtown last week.  It reminded me about how important it is to be aware of the people around us and help them if they are in need. I … Continue reading →

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How to Increase Self Esteem-A message for young girls

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

A friend of mine shared this video with me the other day.  As a mother of young girls I thought it was especially poignant. I want my daughters to be brave enough to take the opportunities life offers without being … Continue reading →

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The Happy Couch

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Lots of good stories are sad in the end.  This is one of those stories, but I thought the subject matter was so cute that you’d want to hear about it anyway. Even though this has a sad ending I … Continue reading →

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That’SNOW Problem

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

I hear a lot of unhappiness related to spring snow. There really is no reason to fear spring snow.  It won’t last long. It’s supposed to be 60 degrees in a matter of 48 hours. I  know some of you … Continue reading →

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