Have you ever considered that perhaps giving your family the gift of a happy mom, a fulfilled mom, a mom who is willing to step out in faith, a mom who works in her strengths however they take shape, is one of the greatest ways to show your family how much you love […]
Five Minute Friday-Roar
January 6, 2012 By 18 Comments
The knock comes again, at my front door, this time more firm and determined. I’ve been down these stairs before. I think that every time it will be different. That my inner optimistic child, who hears the pounding of our answered prayers, will grab my hand and I will run joyfully right alongside her, to […]
Moms-Take 5 more!
December 21, 2011 By 5 Comments
I rounded up five encouraging posts for you earlier this week, and I have five more for you here, just in case you’ve started to climb back up that hill towards Panic Peak. Not that I’ve ever done that… Read on, and enjoy and embrace the gift of love, hope and encouragement I humbly offer […]
Moms-Take five!
December 19, 2011 By 11 Comments
‘Tis the week before Christmas. How in the world did it sneak up on us again? Are you stressing? Did you think you had it under control this year only to find that it is going to take Mighty Mom going into major overdrive to have everything picture perfect ready in the short time we […]
Five Minute Friday-Connected
December 16, 2011 By 8 Comments
Sharing: “Here, this was useful to me, and helped me cope.” Encouraging: “Wow, did I mess up. Learn from my mistake, so you don’t have to go down this same painful road.” Asking: “Help me, please. I can’t find my way.” Across the miles, through the countryside, into the cities and over the oceans, we […]
Too Darn Happy Moment on Giving
December 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Are you feeling a little-just not in the spirit-this Christmas? Maybe tired? Worn out? Just not feeling the joy? Might I suggest a cure by sprinkling some generosity into the lives of others? One. Small. Act. That’s all. They don’t even have to know, if that’s your preference. Pull a name from a giving tree […]
Web Roundup-Nifty technolgy that connects us
December 12, 2011 By 6 Comments
We have rolled right into thick of the Christmas season, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday already long gone from the rear view mirror, eggnog and gingerbread calling our name, and visions of having all our tasks completed early dancing in our heads. You may have your shopping all done and wrapped. If so, I […]
Innkeeper secrets revealed!-Part 3
December 8, 2011 By 4 Comments
Welcome to the next to last installment of my series, in which I reveal more of the tips and tricks that innkeepers use in the kitchen to be efficient and well-prepared for guests. These are easily transferable to your home kitchen, and hopefully will give you more time to relax and enjoy your friends and […]
Innkeeper secrets revealed!-Part 2
December 7, 2011 By 5 Comments
Welcome to the continuance of my series, in which I reveal more of the tips and tricks that innkeepers use in the kitchen to be efficient and well-prepared for guests, with the goal of creating more breathing room for you, to experience more peace and joy in this season. If you have missed the introduction […]
Innkeeper secrets revealed!-Part 1
December 6, 2011 By 11 Comments
Welcome to the next installment of Innkeeper secrets revealed! If you missed the introduction yesterday, you can go back and read it here. Have you ever been to a Bed and Breakfast and wondered how they possibly cook those yummy breakfasts and bake those oh-so-delicious afternoon cookies without appearing to break a sweat? I have […]
