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2010
"When you love a child enough to discipline that child fairly and still be able to show a softer side of yourself, you raise an individual that isn't afraid to take risks, an individual that believes in himself, an individual that is willing to work hard, and an individual that follows your rules, not out of fear, but out of respect."
Alyice Edrich, 7/25/10

"Creating with one's hands is healing. It is empowering. It is liberating. It is such an awesome way to put control back into the hands of someone who, for one reason or another, has lost control of her life."
Alyice Edrich, 6/24/10

2009
"Being true to yourself is about learning to love yourself as you are—the good, the bad, the indifferent. It's also about stepping outside your comfort zone to try new things and not being afraid to say, 'This wasn't for me, after all'. And it's about realizing what once worked may no longer work, and being okay with it. Because staying true to yourself is about you: your dreams, your desires, your ability to forge new paths."
--Alyice Edrich, 12/31/09

2008
"When life feels more like a chore than a joy, it's time to slow things down."
-- Alyice Edrich, 12/31/08

2007
"I resolve to stop being so hard on myself, to not take on so many tasks that I lose sight of what really matters, to take pleasure in the little things, to pick up my paintbrush again, to let go of the fear and worry of 'getting it right', and to simply enjoy life more."
-- Alyice Edrich, 12/31/07

2006
"I, Alyice Edrich, humbly acknowledge that I cannot do it all. I am not Wonder Woman. I am not Super Mom. And I am not the only one who can scrub the pots ‘n pans, wash the laundry, take the kids to and from school, make the meals, or do any of the menial, yet necessary every day tasks…and for now on, my family will—probably reluctantly—share the workload during the week and not just on 'Spring Clean' Saturdays. And I will learn to indulge in the beauty of having some free time and learn to not take life so seriously!"
-- Alyice Edrich, 1/18/06

2005
"My desire is to offer a free publication that helps working class families get beyond living paycheck to paycheck and start enjoying life more. I'd like it to become an online book of sorts; where the material doesn't over lap, it isn't outdated, and each web page is like reading one page in a chapter after another. A publication where every reader can't help but come back again and again, until every morsel is devoured. A publication where every reader walks away with a closer relationship with God, their family, and their friends; where every reader gains wisdom and direction; where every reader earns enough to put money away for a rainy day; and where every reader learns to love him (or her) self."
-- Alyice Edrich, 2/19/05

2004
"When I am old and feeble-minded, I want to be remembered for the little things: the way I brightened someone's day, how I wasn't afraid to try new things, how I showed Christ's love through my actions, and how my work changed the lives of others for the better."
-- Alyice Edrich, 4/06/04

2003
"It's not how big you get, how many people know your name, how many awards you win, or how much you make that matters...in the bigger scheme of things, what matters most is how you treat others, the quality of your work, and the impression you leave on the lives of those who meet you."
-- Alyice Edrich, 5/8/03

2002
"I forget sometimes that it's not world acceptance I am after. I want to be happy in my little part of the world, putting family first. I want to inspire others and to encourage creative, yet honest business practices. I want others to know the joys of working from home and how they far outweigh any struggles we may encounter along the way."
-- Alyice Edrich, 2/1/02

2001
"To me, success means having enough money to put food on the table and do things with the kids whenever I want. You should never measure your success by comparing yourself to someone else. You will either fall short and think yourself a failure, or you'll end up with a swelled head and an ego no one wants to be around."
-- Alyice Edrich, 7/02/01

2000
"Being a work-at-home mom is the best thing I did for my family and my self-esteem. It's truly the best of both worlds. You can accomplish your personal goals while being available for your kids. And in an indirect way, you teach your children that we all possess the ability to make things happen."
-- Alyice Edrich, 9/23/00