I had a wonderful weekend! Saturday, my sister, Mom, and I took our girls’ day out road trip that we had to reschedule due to my illness...

I hope you are all healthy and happy. I caught a nasty virus that’s been going around my office, and I’ve been miserable for a week. I’m...

I’m so excited! I did something over the weekend that I’ve been contemplating for the last couple of years. I uploaded my very first...

What would you do if you were given three months to live? What changes would you make for your final days? My friend, Heather Burch,...

I had a doctor’s appointment this morning. Because I’m of a certain age, I needed my first shingles vaccine. My doctor warned me in...

Sometimes my grown children still surprise me. Please keep in mind that my kids are step-kids, so they missed a great deal of time with...

I hope everyone is having a great Valentine’s Day! I know some people say it’s just a made-up holiday to sell candy, but it’s a truly...

There are some days when no matter what you do, you can’t win. Last Saturday was one of those days for me. It started out with my...

Winter is here again. We’re having a winter storm here in Missouri right now. The roads are icy, and it is COLD! Hopefully, you are safe...

I attended a birthday party last weekend. My sweet friend, Nikki, whom I’ve known since high school, celebrated her 50th birthday...

For those of you who don’t know, I have diabetes. A few decades ago, the doctor I had at the time told me that it was not a matter of if...

Last Friday was rough. One of my dear friends passed away on New Year’s Eve and was laid to rest on Friday. Priscilla was a wonderful...

January 2nd is a special day for me. It marks the 24th anniversary of my first date with the man I married. Ours is a unique and romantic...

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year! As promised, I’m posting a heartwarming Christmas memory. This one is...

Merry Christmas! This will be my last post until after Christmas, so please allow me to wish you all the loving embrace of friends and...

I shared this Christmas memory a couple of times, but I want to share it again because it’s one that I cherish. I lost Dad unexpectedly...

My goal for Ozarks Maven is bringing a smile to your face and joy to your day, so I’ve decided to share a heart-warming or funny...

Welcome to the holiday madness, my friends! I hope your Thanksgiving was great, and you were able to spend quality time with your loved...

Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re traveling this week, I wish you a safe journey. Whether you travel or not, I hope you’re surrounded by your...

Supply chain, inflation, and environmental issues are very real, and they’re hurting many of us. We’re paying more for staple things such...