2018: The Year in Review

Welcome back, Mavericks! I’ve missed you all so much. The year 2018…

Live On: Words of Wisdom For the Next Generation

There’s a lot of wisdom to be gained from life in retrospect. Here are 10 pearls of wisdom from one generation to the next.

Real Deal Review: Jaida’s Beauty Locker Pomegranate Collection

Jaida’s Beauty Locker Pomegranate Collection is like a slice of paradise…in your own bathroom! Check out our review of the bath salts, body butter, and body scrub.

Kindergarten Keynotes : 8 Gold Star Rules For the Grownup World

The kids are finally going back to school, but they aren’t the only ones who need a refresher course on the fundamentals that make the world a better place. Here are 8 classroom rules that could use a boost in the adult world.

For the Love of Humanity: 10 (Not So) Random Acts of Kindness We Can Do Today

Peace on earth really does begin with you and me. Here are 10 ways we can intentionally spread kindness to the world at large today.

Jump-starters II: How To Be A Better Encourager

Encouragement is a gift for some, an art for others, but anyone can become great at. Here are five keys to being a better encourager.

Good Grief: 5 Stages For Coping With Loss

Death is literally and figuratively a part of life, and thus, grief is too. No one wants to experience it, no one wants to talk about it, but the grieving process facilitates healing. Here are the five stages of grief.

What’s In a Name? The Story (and the Man) Behind the Maverick

I get asked quite often how I came up with the name for this blog. To answer this question, Iet me tell you about my Daddy, Constine McCarty, or “Mack”, original Maverick.