Tradition

Tradition

Thanksgiving 1993, my husband and I started a new family tradition. Far from family, watching our budget, we decided to spend Thanksgiving quietly at home, just the two of us. Since cooking a turkey with all the trimmings seemed excessive, I asked Eric what he might...
How Do You Choose

How Do You Choose

Have you faced any big decisions lately? Our family is preparing to move. The decision we are facing is where to live. It feels like an important and weighty choice; the decision of where to live will have major life shaping consequences for our family for years to...
Leadership at All Levels | Noodles and Company

Leadership at All Levels | Noodles and Company

My girls love noodles. At home, we cook noodles more often than I would like to admit. Even still, when we eat out, they often beg to go to Noodles and Company. And when they ask, we often say yes, because my husband and I like it too: the food is nutritious, tastes...
More Advice for Beginning Bloggers

More Advice for Beginning Bloggers

Here are a few things that new bloggers need to keep in mind: Blog posts are ephemeral. If you are going to post frequently, then many (MOST) of your posts will be forgotten. Although it is important to craft your posts thoughtfully to create good content, you will...