by Nancy Chappel | Jun 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
As summer arrives, we strive to keep the kids busy, entertained, and focused while being mindful of our budget. It is hard to come up with ideas on our own, and certainly harder if you do not plan some of it ahead of time. Her is a short list of ideas to help you...
by Nancy Chappel | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Memorial Day. A day for cookouts, family gatherings, and the beginning of summer. A day full of red, white and blue decorations, burgers on the grill, outside games, beach, boating and loads of fun. And while it is a good day for all those things, it was not...
by Nancy Chappel | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
This month I would like to honor the art of poetry and the contributions made by those who share their craft. As a young girl, I found that when I was struggling through a hard time and could not find the words, I could sit and write to express my own thoughts. It...
by Nancy Chappel | Mar 8, 2023 | Mentorship
March brings the celebration of National Women’s History month. As we reflect on a couple of significant women who have made an impact, may we realize the amount of suffering that took place to bring about lasting change. Corrie ten Boom was one of these women. She...
by Nancy Chappel | Feb 8, 2023 | Mentorship
As I prepared to attempt to honor Black History Month, I revisited a story that took place in our sleepy little town. It was a story I thought I knew, but turns out, I actually knew very little. As I read the details of the events, I felt sick to my stomach. Harry...
