by aoamedia | Jun 1, 2018 | Father's Day, Special Occasions & Celebrations |
My dad has three daughters and he embraced the circumstance. He coached our softball teams and spent countless hours at the batting cages, pitching practice, or just playing catch with us. He went through trainings to became a Girl Scout Leader so he could take our... 
by aoamedia | May 7, 2018 | Mothers Day |
I don’t know about you, but it does NOT bring me joy to be the one who has to tell my son “no”. I have this fervent wish that all parents could get together and settle on the “ground rules” so each child would receive the same privileges... 
by aoamedia | May 7, 2018 | Appreciation, Mothers Day, Summertime |
Every day last week, my son picked me a handful of dandelions on his way home from the bus. I was just as delighted to receive them as he was to give them to me. Each time, we would put them in a vase on the table to display. One evening, while we were taking a walk,... 
by aoamedia | May 7, 2018 | Mothers Day |
Growing up, I definitely had more than one “mom” along the way. I didn’t always like it as a kid, but today, I appreciate all the wisdom, patience, and love those women passed on to me that helped shape me into the person and the “mom” I... 
by aoamedia | May 4, 2018 | Mothers Day |
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of SUPERMOM is: an exemplary mother; also : a woman who performs the traditional duties of housekeeping and child-rearing while also having a full-time job. Although we will not argue that those moms who choose to stay at... 
by aoamedia | Feb 28, 2018 | Appreciation, National Holidays - Fun & Unique |
We live in a world of imperfection. Life gets demanding, and regardless of how well we try to organize and plan our lives, we must face that reality. Living everyday life is like driving a country road in the Pacific Northwest. There are hills, valleys, bumps, and... 
by aoamedia | Apr 27, 2017 | National Holidays - Fun & Unique |
May is National Barbecue Month! It’s time to uncover those grills and knock off the cobwebs (or whatever other critters might have taken shelter over the long and cold winter months…) gather some friends, and head to the backyard for some outdoor eating!... 
by aoamedia | Dec 1, 2016 | Holidays |
Christmas is a time of wonder and joy, its not just about the gift giving. It may seem odd for a gift company to talk about the fact that Christmas is not just a time for gifts, but we believe that Christmas is about much more. It is about the peace and joy you find... 
by aoamedia | Oct 7, 2016 | Holidays |
Halloween Goodies & Candy Filled Gift Baskets Make a Great Halloween Gift Crisp fall leaves, a bright moon in the cold dark star filled sky, the hint of clouds passing over the moon gives way to thoughts of seeing a witch fly by on her broomstick. Mist in the... 
by aoamedia | Sep 12, 2016 | Fall |
Fall is a special time of year when leaves change their colors to reveal a magnificent display of fall hues. The crisp air brings with it the end of summer, a time for harvest, warmer clothes, and all the flavors that fall has to offer. Fall is also back to school...
