by Shadra Bruce | Home and Hearth
Shadra Bruce To be honest, I’m not much of an interior designer. My furniture would stay in the same place forever if we weren’t making room for extra people. But this time of year, it’s fun to bring a little holiday spirit into every room, and even...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce There are things that your child might do and wear that make you cringe. For example, Kira got her tongue pierced a few years back and all I could think was, “Ouch!” (And, “Stop lisping!”) Yet she was happy, and...
by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Sometimes that morning coffee just doesn’t do it for you. We’ve all had days where we are just dragging, whether we are low on sleep, overworked, or just plain worn out. But if you’re having a hard time shaking...
by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce When there is more than one person caring for a child there are bound to be disagreements. It can come down to personal preference or may actually be differing values based on how your were raised. But the disagreement itself is rarely...
by Shadra Bruce | Healthy Eating
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Sugary treats are fun. I have a hard enough time saying no to ice cream for myself, so imagine how hard it is when the kids want it. Dave and I could give in each time the kids want some sort of dessert but it’s really not the...