by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 6, 2024 | Books, Children
I’ve been going to the hospital to visit my youngest brother, who had open heart surgery. After I said goodnight to my brother, I planned to swing by pediatrics again. Last week, my friend’s two-year-old was in the hospital while my brother was...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 8, 2024 | my life, recipes
I’m 100% Portuguese, and my ancestors came to the United States from the Azores islands of Portugal. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to the Azores islands with my family. We had a wonderful time exploring our...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 13, 2024 | Business, Entrepreneur
Enhance your business’s impact and community standing by supporting a local non-profit organization. Not only does this charitable gesture benefit those in need, but it also provides a platform for your business to gain additional exposure and goodwill. ...
by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 2, 2024 | Adoption
When I was adopting 38 years ago, I had to figure things out on my own. Open adoption was still new back then, and independent adoption was all but unheard of. I didn’t have any adoption advice to go by. But I was ready to be a mom and do everything possible to...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jan 6, 2024 | Books, Children
In a constantly changing world that can be challenging, empowering young girls to feel strong and accomplished is more crucial than ever. As a parent, grandparent, and someone who cares about the future of our young generation, it’s essential to instill values...
by Mardie Caldwell | Dec 1, 2023 | Children
Knowing a child who is battling cancer is heart-wrenching and can make one feel helpless. When you want to provide more than emotional support, choosing just the right gifts for cancer patients can be difficult. There are some definite “do nots” when...
by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 4, 2023 | Books, Children
My granddaughter Ellie’s battle with cancer began nearly two years ago. After being diagnosed with Stage 3 Wilms cancer, she had surgery to remove the tumor and a kidney. Surgery was followed by radiation and chemotherapy, which was difficult for her to handle...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 7, 2023 | Children
When your child or grandchild comes home from school with hurt feelings because of the words or actions of other children, it breaks your heart. As you watch them fight back the tears as they tell you their story with a shaky voice, you want to wrap your arms around...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 5, 2023 | Faith
As Christians, we should know how to trust God in difficult times. But shouldn’t we trust God in all circumstances? Absolutely, but why is that important? Don’t we have the good times covered on our own, so we only ask God when we need extra help? Not at...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 8, 2023 | Business
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...
