by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 12, 2022 | Adoption
It’s all paid off. Your adoption journey has taken the most amazing turn ever, and you are preparing to welcome your new child into your life! Everyone involved has some type of emotion they are dealing with, from sheer excitement and happiness to doubt and...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 12, 2022 | Business, Motivational speaker
Many careers today demand 50 to 60-hour work weeks, which results in quick, unhealthy meals, and skipped workouts. Professional environments today encourage us to work harder and faster, often harming our health and wellbeing. Self-care is required for our...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jan 15, 2022 | recipes
Microgreens have been trendy as a superfood or ‘gourmet’ food, and have been all over the news lately. Put simply, microgreens are small greens from young vegetable and herb plants. Microgreens are seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs, harvested before...
by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 6, 2021 | Adoption
The month of November is special to me for many reasons. It marks the beginning of the holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving, a wonderful day for families to gather and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. November is also special to me because it is...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 3, 2021 | my life
Whether you’re throwing a birthday party, baby shower, wedding shower, or a party “just because,” one thing I’ve discovered that never fails is the “theme.” If your party has a theme, it will practically plan itself from...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 7, 2021 | my life
It’s been a topsy-turvy year and a half! Now, school is getting ready to open up again, and while getting kids ready for back-to-school is a yearly tradition, this year may have some added issues. Last year was full of unexpected home-schooling and...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 10, 2021 | Adoption
The most common fear that hopeful adoptive parents have is that the birth mother changes her mind and that the adoption will come to an end. At my adoption center, we do all that we can do to make sure that we are alert to potential “red flags” in each of...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 12, 2021 | Adoption, Books
As a healthcare professional, you may come across patients who are facing an unplanned pregnancy or who have just given birth and are considering adoption. Perhaps due to substance abuse or some other issue, social services are going to take custody of the child, and...
by Mardie Caldwell | May 15, 2021 | my life
For the past year, it feels like we all have been cooped up at home. So I imagine that many of you are ready to travel this summer. I know I am! I have come up with several tips to help you travel in a safe and healthy way. Whether you are taking a road trip or...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 3, 2021 | Adoption
I always find it interesting to ask acquaintances, even strangers, what they think of adoption today. I generally have to specify I mean the adoption of children as you would be surprised at how many go straight to pets. I typically get a blank stare followed...
