A Grateful Recipient Today my good friend dropped off a meaningful Christmas gift. This shows how organized and thoughtful my friend is since it is only December 7. It was really positive motivation to get prepared for the Christmas season ahead. Giving should be stress-free, so I have created a gift planner and some gift tags to help you focus on the good feelings and less rush and chaos. The … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift-Giving and Traditions Guide
Throw Pillows Under $20
Throw Pillows Under $20 Twenty dollars is a great price to make a room more lovely and comfortable. One of my favorite things about throw pillows is that you cannot have too many of them. ;) They add depth, color and texture to a room and they can bring added function too. You will have somewhere to lay your head anytime you are ready for a nap. And you will have the pleasure of picking them all … [Read more...] about Throw Pillows Under $20
25 Ways to Light the World
I am really excited to share the 2017 Light the World Initiative with you. For twenty-five days there is a new way to connect with Christ and light the world with your good deeds. My favorite part about the calendar is that it offers a teaching of Christ and then you can choose how you want to implement it into your day. This calendar allows you to make this season personal and fitting for your … [Read more...] about 25 Ways to Light the World
Thankful for Motherhood
Recently I was driving Maurie to a friend's house and she asked, "Why did you want to be a mommy?" Maurie does not normally ask such frank or deep questions. The question caught me off guard and it made me really consider what she asked. I replied, "So I could have beautiful little girls like you and Brooklyn and Jane. And kiss your cheeks and love you." Maurie was satisfied with the answer. … [Read more...] about Thankful for Motherhood
Value-Based Planning and Living
I have started to see a disconnect between what I value and the amount of time devoted to my values. With value-based planning and living I have added purpose and power to my life. A Personal Case Grit. I need it right now. I have encouraged my students all semester long to be gritty and now it is my turn to dig deep and find the will to keep going. I got sick yesterday and it has given me … [Read more...] about Value-Based Planning and Living
Epistle to a New Flower
I wrote this poem, "Epistle to a New Flower," for my creative thesis and I wrote it as I thought about my first born daughter. I basked in her newness, innocence, and beauty that had only just begun. I also thought about all the women in the world who are like flowers of every kind, growing and blooming at their own rate in their own places--adding beauty to the world. Even if many of us are no … [Read more...] about Epistle to a New Flower