by Jackie Bledsoe | Aug 13, 2012 | Faith, RestoRING
What happens behind the closed doors in your life? When nobody is looking, do you do the same things as when somebody is looking? Authenticity and consistency are big words thrown around the “blogosphere.” This week I challenge you, and me, to look at...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Aug 12, 2012 | MentoRING, Raising Kids
Today is the last day of the 2012 London Olympics. We have been treated to a wonderful 2 weeks of athletic competition, “Hollywood” like story lines, and overall good entertainment. Have you ever wondered what happens to the athletes after the Olympics...
by Guest | Aug 11, 2012 | ProspeRING, Raising Kids
At the end of my daily 50-minute commute home from work, I pull into the driveway of our home on an elongated cul-de-sac. I turn off my car’s engine, turn off the podcast I was listening to, take out my ear buds, get out of the car and head inside. As I enter...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Aug 10, 2012 | Communication, Engagement RING
It’s Friday and that means my friend Shawn Snyder, from The Odd Couple Blog, and I are teaming up on our weekly marriage blog. Shawn will share her thoughts (in green) on the topic through the eyes of a woman/wife, and I’ll share mine (in blue) through the eyes of a...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Aug 9, 2012 | MentoRING, Raising Kids
Are you tired of the Olympics yet? Not me, maybe tired of NBC only playing select sports on it’s non-cable channels, but other than that it has been awesome to watch with my family and has been very inspiring. Although all of the Olympic athletes and their...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Aug 8, 2012 | MentoRING, Raising Kids
One of the common misconceptions of homeschooling is that you sit at home all day without any outside interaction for the kids or parents. You are “home alone” trying to create a learning experience and educational tools by yourself. Although this is not...
