I always say that kindness is the greatest beauty that you can have.

I love the idea of living a life that is completely humble and quiet.

My favourite thing is to be somebody else, no longer be me.

I like to work out every day. I run, walk, do machines. I'm not neurotic about food. My rule is, don't let yourself get over a certain weight. If you gain 5lb, stop before it gets worse.

When your kids are their hungriest, put out raw vegetables and dip - simple. It takes two seconds. We did it before dinner at 5 o'clock. Then when dinnertime comes, they've already eaten vegetables.

As a single mother of four, my mother taught me that you always want to show up strong for the moments that really matter with family, friends, and community. I now recognize how her strength helped shape the person I am today and the mother that I have become.

A man who opens a door for a woman or gives up his seat for her-even offering to carry something! Those are country manners that never go out of style.