by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 7, 2018 | my life
Getting to see family members that you haven’t seen in a long time can be a wonderful experience. You might remember family reunions from your childhood that were boring and basic. Nowadays, there are many options for the perfect family reunion at exciting...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 9, 2018 | Adoption
I want to be able to share something with you that I found very helpful to my adoption. Many other adoptive parents have taken this advice, so I think this could be very helpful for you too. There are always going to be ups and downs, good days and hard days in...
by Mardie Caldwell | May 11, 2018 | Adoption
Are you an adoptive mom, waiting to be chosen by a birth mother? On Mother’s Day, you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I believe with all my heart you will be a mother soon. I know God has already identified your child, and in His perfect timing as to when your...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 7, 2018 | Adoption, Entrepreneur, my life
I’ve been providing open adoption services for 32 years, and I’ve adopted a baby myself. At Lifetime Adoption, we handle mostly newborn adoptions but we also help children who would otherwise go into foster care. Lifetime does eight to 10 adoptions a month all...
by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 2, 2018 | Adoption, The Foothills Event Center
I would love to invite you to a wonderful event coming up at my event venue! It’s an Italian “Bagna Cauda” celebration and will take place next weekend, on Saturday, March 10th. This fun garlic lover’s fest will start at noon with a...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 10, 2018 | my life
When my children were little, we would pile into our little car and head to the local car wash for our “mini Disneyland adventure.” So, today I introduced my granddaughter Ellie to the adventures of Mr. Suds in Grass Valley. Building up anticipation...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jan 6, 2018 | Adoption, my life
I feel honored to have my home featured by Nevada City Scenics, a photography company that shares the beauty of Nevada County and surrounding areas. They produce calendars, framed prints, postcards, phone cases, and wall art featuring local scenes photographed by Kial...
by Mardie Caldwell | Dec 2, 2017 | my life
Some of you might not know, but I have a great passion for geology and I’m an amateur gemologist! I’ve traveled to five countries and many states for digs. I’ve collected rare gems on mountaintops while it snowed on us, crawled in dark caves with headlamps to...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 20, 2017 | Adoption, Business, Entrepreneur
I’m excited for the benefit concert taking place tonight for the non-profit organization Lifetime Adoption Foundation! This non-profit foundation assists women and children in crisis situations. It provides scholarship opportunities to birth mothers who have...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 7, 2017 | my life, recipes
With football season in full swing, I wanted to share one of my favorite slow cooker recipes with you! This recipe is perfect for tailgating, barbecues, and potlucks because it goes great with any type of side dish, from grilled corn on the cob or green salad, to...
