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 […]
Innkeeper secrets revealed! – Wrap up
December 9, 2011 By 8 Comments
Welcome to the final installment of my series, in which I wrap up more of my hard won wisdom in learning how to be more efficient, well-prepared and welcoming for guests. All of this information is transferable to your home kitchen, and hopefully will give you more time to relax and enjoy your friends and […]
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 […]
Innkeeper secrets revealed! – An introduction
December 5, 2011 By 7 Comments
You might be asking yourself why, on a blog dedicated to helping moms build stronger and more satisfying relationships, is Miss Too Darn Happy going to be revealing innkeeping secrets? Glad you asked. Traveling down memory lane recently about a previous life, in which I helped my parents and hubbie to run a large very […]
Five Minute Friday-Tired
December 2, 2011 By 18 Comments
Whew. Some days my load is so heavy that I have all I can do to keep from going over backwards. I feel like the little dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas as he works mightily to pull all those stolen gifts up that steep mountain. However, it is no load of gifts that […]
A confession-Miss Too Darn Happy isn’t always happy
November 28, 2011 By 11 Comments
I have a confession to make. I am not always happy. Yup. You heard it here. Miss Too Darn Happy is not always bubbly and joyful. Or confident, or got it all together, either. My husband will attest to that, especially as he is handing me kleenex after kleenex. My daughter’s parting words to me […]
Dayspring-A great resource for messages of encouragement
November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Giving thanks. Showing gratitude. Just saying I love you. There are so many ways to let others know how important they are to you, and Dayspring is a great place to find meaningful gifts, speak-to-the-heart books and sweet and funny cards to do just that. Dayspring is the Christian division of Hallmark, and their mission […]
Giving thanks and putting on the love
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On this Thanksgiving day, I am so grateful for the abundance of joy in my life, for my family, my friends and my faith. I give thanks for all of my blessings, large and small, those that bring me smiles and laughter, and especially those that are disguised as challenges and grow me into a […]
