I think it is safe to say that we all are completely sick of this winter weather. Being stuck inside for days on end…heck who am I kidding….weeks and weeks on end, has brought about an overwhelming sense of cabin fever. So, to overcome this nonsense, what better way to spend your time than with some DIY tutorials. It’s time to tap into your creative side. Okay, well for most of us, it’s more like scanning through Pinterest and creating {Read More}
Friends & Family Friday: A Little Excerpt
February 21, 2014 by
As I sat quietly in the kitchen this morning, I decided to take 10 minutes to myself and read…for pleasure. And, I am really glad I did….because, it helped set a different tone for the day. The author of this book discusses the cultural phenomenon of scarcity and how it cultivates feelings of “NOT ENOUGH”. You know….the persistent thoughts that whittle away at us day in and day out of not having enough or not being enough. We live in a culture {Read More}
Watch It Wednesday: A little Q & A
February 20, 2014 by
It is one of the last answers the mother gives to her child in the short video clip below. Her comment resonates with me a lot. It is a simple response, yet so profound. She begins by saying: You have these fantasies about what your child is going to be like… It’s true. Haven’t all parents fantasized about the life their children will lead? Don’t we all think about what kind of person they will become? Growing up, most of us {Read More}
Top of the List Tuesday: Nuisance at Nap Time
February 18, 2014 by
A garbage truck, a doorbell, a lawnmower, a tornado siren, and a leaf blower….. These 5 items top my list this Tuesday….AND…..all have one thing in common. Each one has found a way to wreak havoc on my life. Each one has become a nuisance, regardless of its need or function. You see, these lovely devices all make noise. Don’t get me wrong, noise is good. I like noise. I typically welcome noise, whether it is a song playing on the {Read More}
Watch It Wednesday: It’s All About Sacrifice…
February 12, 2014 by
Oh, the things we do for our children… There aren’t enough fingers on our hands to count the many sacrifices that we, as parents, make on a daily basis. Most of the time, the choices we make are for the benefit of our little ones. But, you’d be kidding yourself if you don’t think we do things for the benefit of ourselves, too. It’s not selfish. It’s just necessary to maintain any ounce of sanity that we still have remaining! {Read More}
Friends & Family Friday: I’m Dreamin….
February 7, 2014 by
of warmer weather and sunshine, and flip flops, and boat rides, and palm trees, and…..anything but SNOW!! I mean, seriously, this winter nonsense is getting OUT. OF. HAND. As I drive past the monstrous snowbanks in my subdivision, it makes me feel like I’m taking a trip through the rocky mountains. At least that’s what I pretend. The icicles hanging from the rooftop……well, that’s another story in itself. Let’s just say I’m slightly afraid to walk outside….and the {Read More}
