Author Archives: Andrea Stunz
Seven Unusual Gifts to Consider this Wedding Season
I had a fun conversation with my adult nephew recently. He told me of a most unusual gift that he consistently gives for all gift-worthy occasions. Batteries. For birthdays, for Christmas, for baby gi...
Jun 01, 2018
I’m an Empty-Nester and I Installed an Internet Filter in our Home for the First Time. Here’s Why.
How many people do you know who have stumbled upon pornography as a child by accident? How many people do you know who, because of this exposure, got stuck in the hamster wheel and couldn't get out? I...
Apr 25, 2018
A Question Can Be the Beginning of a Great Adventure
Most conversations start with a question, right? And questions need answers, right? My husband is famous for asking me two contradicting questions and expecting one answer. His questions require a com...
Mar 16, 2018
How We Can Help Our Grandchildren Grow Their Faith
I'm three years into this grandma gig and it's pretty sweet. I think most grandparents would agree. Watching my daughter love, care for, and raise her son is one of the richest blessings in my role as...
Feb 27, 2018
Deconstructed Resolutions - Things I Won’t Do in 2018
I am a food show junkie. If I want to watch something on TV, which isn't all that often, and I don't have something specific in mind, I will always defer to a cooking show or foodie show of some sort....
Jan 23, 2018
Games Competitive Families Can Play Without Fighting
I don't remember playing many games as a child. When I had my own kids and started playing games with them, I realized why. I'm competitive. I'm fairly certain I stomped away from a family game a time...
Dec 19, 2017
Parenting Adult Children Through the Holidays
Today, December 4th, 2017, I realized that I didn't buy my kids an advent calendar. I also realized that I am okay with that. Since I can remember, I've bought our children the cheap .99 advent calend...
Dec 08, 2017
Slowing Down to be Thankful
On only my second visit, a therapist mentioned to me that she could tell I was driven. She noticed this by checking my pulse and by my answers to her random questions that I have a hard time relaxing....
Nov 03, 2017
Easy Ways to Stay Safe(r) on Social Media
Disclaimer: I, in no way, shape or form, profess to be a technical expert. This post comes purely from the school of hard knocks and because I care about you. There are multiple reasons that I spend a...
Oct 11, 2017
Dear Older Me, I Have Questions for You
Fifty, half a hunert, half a century, silver jubilee, o' folk, like fine wine, quinquagenarian, quintastic!, demi-centenarian. These are words that now describe my 50-year-old self. My favorite happen...
Sep 07, 2017
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