Share the Ideas & InspirationCopyright by Jill C. Lodato 2017 Do you ever feel your life is out of balance? I call it being “off kilter”. You think everything is running smoothly and then something happens and you’ve strayed off course. As a mom this can happen daily. We wake to a dedicated plan only…
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13 Reasons Why this Mom Loves Aldi stores
Share the Ideas & Inspiration I finally made it to an Aldi grocery store. When I moved to San Diego over a year ago, there wasn’t one near me. Hearing on news reports of Aldi stores coming to Southern California, I was hoping one would be close to my home. As an avid Trader Joe’s…
Why “No Problem” is a Problem
Share the Ideas & Inspiration Them: “I’m sorry I was late.” Me: “No problem.” Them: “I’ll pay you next week.” Me: “No problem.” Them: “Can you get me more to eat.” Me: “No problem.” Them: “Can you stay late, I have to get somewhere.” Me: “No problem.” Them: “I am not going to be able…
After the Storm comes your rainbow
Share the Ideas & Inspiration I recently spent a week in Maui visiting my brother, his wife Laura and their daughter Monica. They live in Haiku which has the most rain of all the United States. It’s not a cold rain, and it doesn’t rain all day, but it definitely rains. Yet, after every rain,…
We Can Change the World
Share the Ideas & Inspiration Imagine a world where each person had the same chance. Imagine if the color of our skin, the economic condition, the physical limitations and the country I live in would not have any bearing on opportunity. We must teach and be an example of unity, fairness and service. As…
20 Ways to Raise a Creative Child
Share the Ideas & InspirationYou only need to spend five minutes with a preschooler to see their amazing curiosity and wonder. From observing the direction of spilled milk, watching bubbles form in the bath, to seeing how many Legos it takes to fill the dogs water bowl, children become their own creative curious self. Research tells us…
Rock your Year
Share the Ideas & InspirationI love all the ideas of remembering a year. Some write in a journal or calendar. Some write events of the year on slips of paper and put in a jar to be read on New Year’s Eve. This Rock YOUR Year idea came from my friend Nancy. She gave this…
A Harsh Winter Turns to Spring
Share the Ideas & InspirationI do not like the harsh freezing winds of winter. With every attempt to cover myself, the bitter cold will sneak its way in under my skin reminding me that one must embrace this time of life. For some it only lasts a short time, but for others it can be an…
Let Change Change YOU
Share the Ideas & InspirationChange is always difficult. It requires adjustments in the comfort of life. I am always reminded of change during the Autumn months. We see the beautiful transformation of leaves as they die a gorgeous death to fall to the ground to be swept away with harsh winds. There are times in…
Choose Faith over Worry
Share the Ideas & InspirationWorry keeps you paralyzed, yet Faith frees you to trust and keep moving! Share the Ideas & Inspiration