by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making Memories, Stepparenting
Every family has their own traditions, especially on the holidays. Hot chocolate on Christmas eve, the Memorial Day wiffle ball tournament, even knowing who gets the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner….these are all special and cherished moments. But you...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making Memories
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Summer is in full swing. Now that the kids will be home, you’ll have many more opportunities for quality family time, which is great. However, it’s ok to admit if you felt an inward groan at the thought of summer vacation. What are...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making Memories, Travel
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Cleveland was relaxing and wonderful, a perfect start to our trip. St. Louis was magnificent and friendly. Colorado was majestic and intimidating with it’s high summits and plunging canyons. Utah felt like home, given the family...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
Getting Real With Wanda Morrissey My mom was always baking. There were always fresh baked cookies, squares, cakes and other goodies in the house while I was growing up. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized how lucky I was. I took it for granted that when I...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making Memories
Getting Real With Wanda Morrissey When my friends found out what I asked for, and got, for Mother’s Day, they all thought that I was nuts. There reaction ranged from “you wanted an appliance”, said in a tone of complete disbelief, to “won’t that just make more...