Creating Peace and Joy Where it Matters Most
Christmas is already in the air! The world-wide web keeps reminding me that it’s just a few short weeks until this holiday is upon us. Here are a few links to help you get ready: Plan Your Peaceful Christmas, Task 1 – Simple Mom Plan Your Peaceful Christmas, Task 2 – Simple Mom Canning Jar [...] Read more »
As I boarded the plane to Pennsylvania, it didn’t seem real. I could hardly believe that I was really going to leave my family for a few days and go to a blogging conference. But I did. And it was good. Spending time away from my family is a rare thing, so I made the [...] Read more »
It’s hard to believe I’ll be at the Relevant Conference in just over a week. I’m really excited to meet my room mates: Hyacynth and Suzannah. Both are very talented writers. I’m grateful they let me share their room. Here’s my list of ten things you should know about me, in no particular order… (I [...] Read more »
I’m really loving this link-up. You are all sharing such wonderful ideas. Keep them coming! Don’t forget that your posts will be seen on all four blogs: Andrea of The Greenbacks Gal Emily at Live Renewed Megan at Sorta Crunchy Stacy of A Delightful Home What is “Your Green Resource”? It’s your chance to share [...] Read more »
I can’t help myself! I’ve been making notes and thinking about this series so much, I am just going to have to write it. What does this mean for you? It means 31 days of posts about having peace and joy at home. Some will be practical suggestions and activities you can actually do with [...] Read more »
Here’s my insane list of goals for the month of October (I’d love to hear what you are up to): Family Fun Go apple picking Go to the pumpkin patch Have a family devo/fun night once a week Make books with the kids Complete one art lesson per week Decorate the house for fall Go [...] Read more »
Today I’m confessing. I’m feeling rather nervous about it too. Here’s a excerpt: I’m ashamed to admit there have been times when the pursuit of perfection, or rather the appearance of perfection, has hurt my family. Remembering occasions in which I barked orders or completely ignored my children in an attempt to impress someone with [...] Read more »
The winner of the Tropical Traditions Shredded Coconut is Pamela J (pj…330@) The winner of the Against The Grain e-book is Jennifer (whitewavesus@) Both winners have been notified with further instructions. Thank you all for entering! I have two more awesome giveaways coming up right away. Stay tuned… Share this post: Recommend on Facebook Share [...] Read more »
Today marks the last day of the Mother’s Day gift idea posts for 2011! I think I will be dreaming about scrubs and bath salts for a long time. In the end, the very best gift we can give our Mom is showing we care. Showing we notice. Let her know she is loved and [...] Read more »
Today I’m sharing some frugal and homemade Mother’s Day gift ideas at Keeper of the Home, including more handmade body care recipes (Do you think I’m obsessed with these?). Visit the post to find out how to make: Relaxing and Therapeutic Bath Salts (pictured here with a bath bag); And some super easy sugar scrub: [...] Read more »
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