Insights for uncommon joy in the everyday
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 […]
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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 […]
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When you think about making a purchase, have you ever thought about rating it on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 barely moving the needle and 10 being a big, exciting WOW? The WOW Factor Back in the 1990’s I came across The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczn and the revolutionary […]
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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 […]
[Continue reading...]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 […]
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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 […]
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So here we are, on the cusp of a non-stop season full of food, festivities, family and friendship. I read somewhere that the average person eats 2,000-3,000 calories just for the Thanksgiving meal. That’s waaaay more than the recommended daily allowance, I believe. . . Yikes. I have a better idea of what to do […]
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Christmas is coming and you’d like to add a little something else under the tree for your children. Something to commemorate an important moment from this past year, a milestone, perhaps, or a humorous story. An item that will surprise and delight for years to come, that can be created from scratch or purchased, […]
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It started with a gentle tug, a quiet whisper. Kim, my love, it’s time. Take my hand, it’s time to move into the plans I have made for you. Thanks, I say, but I can’t really go there, because, well, I’m afraid. I know I’ve told you time and again how unfulfilled I am, how […]
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We’ve spent the last few posts looking at how to be a parent who encourages, focuses on strengths and works to create a home environment that is invitational to your children and their creative pursuits: 3 Steps to Discovering and Encouraging Your Child’s Strengths and Talents What Happens When You Encourage a Daughter? Are You […]
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