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RECIPE- Sweet Cream Cheese Cups

We had a few of our big kids over for dinner last night. It was actually more of a belated Christmas celebration because it was the first time that this…

My Two Words

1 Jan 201917 Feb 2021

I really love the idea of choosing one word to get me through a new year. It provides a focus. It anchors me. It points North whenever I stray. For…

A Disney Family Holiday

Do you ever have those moments when you wish you could freeze time? Those moments when you want to stay in your Fantasyland a little bit longer? That was me…

Disney Blended-Family Christmas

31 Dec 20181 Jan 2019

Christmas is a time for family. It's a time to be present with the ones you love. Ever since our oldest daughter graduated from college and started her career at…

The Wonders of My CPAP Machine

You might remember that I previously posted about my sleep issues. As it turned out, a trip to my ENT and subsequent sleep study showed that I have severe Obstructive…

The Youngest Child

My husband and I have five kids between us. We were both married before and brought two kids each into our marriage. I had a girl and a boy. He…

RECIPE- Chicken Breasts Lombardy

In our family, the person celebrating the birthday gets to choose dinner. This tradition started when our kids were young and continues today. We've had to tweak it a bit…

Find Your Sages and Share Their Stories

My grandmother was a wise woman. She used to say that age was just a number and that she hoped to have "a lot of numbers!" This lady never acted…

Hair Color Extenders

20 Nov 201821 Mar 2020

I have friends who have little to no gray hair. My husband barely has salt and pepper in his naturally brunette locks. I am one of those folks who started…

RECIPE- Chicken Tortilla Soup

It's that time of year. The time when daylight hours pass far too quickly. The time for sweaters and boots. The time for festive holiday music--it's never too early for…

Snoring Isn’t Just About the Noise

As much as I hate to admit it, I'm a snorer. I'm not one of those cute little snorers who makes a slight squeak off and on throughout the night.…

Flu Shot First Timer

I did something yesterday that I had never done before. I got a flu shot! I'm not sure why I've never had one before. Wait--I take that back. I know…

Quaint Little Getaways and Cozy Fall Fashion

13 Oct 201820 Sep 2019

I bet you have one of those towns within a couple hours drive that feels like you've traveled to a different space and time. One of those little towns that…

5 Reasons You Should Be Using the Marco Polo App

When I first suggested the Marco Polo app as a fun and easy way for our family to communicate over time and space, I explained that it was similar to…

RECIPE- My Mother’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

My mom had a TV show on a local channel at noon for over 35 years. She still does segments on the noon and evening news programs every Tuesday, and…

Lessons for the Valleys of Life

6 Oct 20186 Oct 2018

I have a friend at work who was recently diagnosed with cancer. He has been tested for just about every illness under the sun for the past few months with…

Not Acting My Age

According to my middle school students, I don't act my age. When they try to guess my age, they typically begin in the thirties. I remind them that my oldest…

My Go-To Jacket

31 Aug 201820 Sep 2019

Do you have a go-to jacket? You know the one I'm talking about. That jacket that works over anything. That jacket that isn't too light or too heavy. That jacket…

Formal Dining Room Transformation

Do you have a formal dining room? Do you use it for dining? I mean more than holiday dinners? We didn't. Our formal dining room was a complete waste of…

What to Say When There are No Words

I have a side hustle as a stylist for a premium clothing company. One of the ladies at our home office recently suffered the unimaginable. I'm not here to tell…

Dianne Schramm

I'm known for my quick smile, positive attitude, and loud laughter. A few of my favorite things (did you just sing that?) are warm sunshine, a pint of ice cream with a spoon, all things Disney, a great workout, random acts of kindness, and loud music in the car. Did I mention coffee? Or is that understood? Where else can you find me? Instagram: @sharingthestairs and @shopwordsunshine Facebook: Word Sunshine wordsunshine.com

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