The perfect gift for mom.

May 4, 2009
With Mother's Day in less than a week, have you found the perfect gift for mom yet? You can go traditional with flowers or a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant.

I’m giving my daughter-in-law and son a night away from the grandkids. I love having the two little ones spend the night; and they love being at Nana’s and Poppy’s.

I did get my mom a Detroit Tiger’s Coffee Cup. (She is such a huge fan!) I have to finish buying the other items in the basket. I thought Starbucks coffee would be a nice touch.  

I want a new game for my Play Station 2. Hint, hint.
 

Volunteering: a family tradition

May 3, 2009

Volunteering has been an important part of my life. My mom and dad did volunteer work at church and at school, plus they were 4-H Leaders. By working bake sales and banquets along side my parents, I learned valuable people skills and how to count money. Through 4-H, I learned how to cook, sew, fix a lamp, grow plants, and (when I got older) how to take minutes, track finances and run a meeting.

With my own family, my husband and I chose Scouts and the March of Dimes as our charities to suppor...


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Patty Osborn


I dedicate this blog to the women in my life for sharing their words of wisdom and supporting me on my life's journey.

 

 

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