Today I wanted to share some ideas for Summer so that you can make the most of the sunshine and warm weather! Contrary to popular opinion, you don’t have to go anywhere for a good time. This being said, if you get the opportunity and are able – definitely enjoy! But if you aren’t able […]
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Best Ever Brownies
First off, you have to love the title, right?! Best ever – vs. worst ever, mediocre, or okay-ish! These brownies truly are sensational! The back story is delightful. Several years back I was staying with my brother and his wife leading up to one of their children being born. Late one night (think 9:30pm) my […]
Moving In
Over the past few weeks I have been moving! Little by little, load by load, I’ve been moving into my new room and it is beginning to come together. Furniture pieces have been picked, painted (what do you expect – my sister and I own a painted furniture store!) and are now moved in. Things […]
3 Steps to Mastering Your Own Style of Writing
In school, my parent’s always insisted that we learn careful and proper penmanship. Once we reached high school, they would transition us to Spencerian – an elaborate form of script. It took a lot of hard work and practice, but each of us graduated with lovely handwriting. People often notice our cursive writing and comment […]
Five Tips to Living an Adventurous Life
How to live an adventurous Life I love the idea of living an adventurous life! I live adventures regularly and look for them constantly! Why live a low-key, plain-jane life when you can infuse it with interest and excitement?! Just the other day adventure found me. I booked a busier than usual day of work […]
The Beauty of Flowers
Aren’t flowers some of the most beautiful things?! They come in all styles, shapes, sizes and colors! I love enjoying a fresh bouquet or looking at a book or magazine describing and detailing their features! I am not sure that I’ve always appreciated flowers as much as I do now. But one lovely day, I […]
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Help Yourself to Happiness
Happiness is something that most people want in life. I know I do, and I truly think it is an excellent thing to aspire to! Just last week I was listening to a podcast from the academy that I have recently joined and the topic was happiness. “If Mama Isn’t Happy, Nobody is Happy” the […]
Tips for Babysitting Small Children
Tips for Babysitting Small Children Today I want to give you a few babysitting tips! My hope in sharing these tips is to inspire your creativity so that both you and the little ones that you babysit will enjoy your time together! Though I am the youngest in my family and never had a designated […]
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What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?
Last week we talked about whether or not college was necessary for the job that you were interested in pursuing. This week, let’s brainstorm creative ways to determine what you might want to do with your life! The destination – what you have been called to do – is far more important than speed. To […]
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How to Make a Planner Work for You
How to Make a Planner Work for You Do you use a planner to schedule your days and projects? I’ve been using one for several years now and I have to say I love how it inspires me to be more productive! To tell the truth, I love schedules! The idea of having projects and […]