THE DAY has finally arrived.
He is coming home. If you are like me, you are also filled with excitement, but also very nervous. A million questions swarm through your mind, but the joy of having him return home is drowning them all out. It is a new beginning! It is time to celebrate and…
Family
I have heard a lot of great advice to help make my marriage strong and healthy.
We have also given thousands of people advice to help their relationship become stronger and healthier. It is our passion to see marriages thrive—especially for those who are experiencing incarceration. Keeping your marriage strong is your priority…
Are you living your life just trying to get through one day at a time?
You can do that temporarily, but you cannot live out your entire life just thinking about the present. Not if you want to create a legacy for your family. Building a legacy doesn’t mean amassing great wealth. A…
This moment changes your lives forever
After the trial, everyone goes back to their normal life except for you and your family. This moment changes your lives forever. Your loved one was taken away in handcuffs, and you were left standing there in the court room wondering what to do next. It is a surreal…
If you are like me, when your husband went to prison your whole world came crashing down.
It is hard to get through every day; truly you miss him more every second. You are fighting the suffocating pain of your loss all the time. In the midst of this battle, it is easy to…
No child ever dreams that as a mother they would be taking her children to visit their father in prison. Making the decision to keep your kids connected to their father while he is in prison is tough. In fact, it is one of the hardest decisions you will have to make. It is also…
Deliver hope to a loved one today
This simple 10 step process is the same one you will follow no matter where you need to send your letter: a state prison, federal prison, or county jail. Keep in mind that letters are one of the most coveted items to a prisoner. Letter deliver hope, love,…
Living on a budget is not easy.
Especially if you are a foodie like me! Good food can be really expensive, and great meals can break your budget if you are not careful. If your budget dictates your grocery list, then I can help!
I have been balancing my desire for great meals…
Family time matters.
Family time is one of the most powerful tools you can you use to keep your children safe. Time invested in your family will help your children avoid making bad choices. Does it even matter if one of your kids’ parents is in prison? Yes, it matters even more.
Life is busy…
Being a Mom means you are facing new challenges every day.
With every challenge, you realize you are still learning to become a better Mom. I am going to share my theory with you - the whole idea of a continuous improvement plan came from a Mom!
As a mother, my greatest accomplishment was raising my…