Singing in S P A C E
Isn't it amazing how wonderful it is to see empty space in drawers, cupboards, closets, counter tops and storage areas? Empty space is like room to breathe. Like a resting spot for our eyes. A calmness in our minds. Room in our souls. More space is more life!...
Simple and Smooth
Ladies! A simple, healthy idea for you sent with much love and best wishes on this weekday morning... First, the back story. I made Swiss Oats one evening to eat for breakfast the next day, but then found I wasn't too thrilled to eat them the next morning...so I...
Decisions, Decisions
Our month of Step 2 is coming to a close! {I'm referring to the Lioness 7 Steps to Family Wellness seminar that is in progress!} Did you decide to join us in clearing out the clutter of our homes and schedules? I am amazed again at the peace that comes when we put...
German Potato Salad
Oh my, this dish was delicious so I thought I'd share! You can serve this warm or cold, and for those of you who aren't crazy about mayonnaise, this recipe is particularly for you! Wash, cut and dice three large potatoes and cook in salted water until they are tender...
A Woman of Vision
Hello! Just wanted to share a few thoughts from a book I'm reading for our Ladies Literary Club this month called, Martha Washington, by Patricia Brady. First, here is a quote from Martha that could have been written two centuries later by a positive psychologist:...
How To Love While You Lead
Here are a few ideas about how to love your kids, even while you are doing your best to lead them to better things, like say, a clean room... 1 Be Quiet So much of our mother-yacking becomes so much background noise and does nothing to help our children attend to what...
Cracker Jack!
This is an approximate recipe from The Diet Rebel's Cookbook. {We have enjoyed trying their dessert recipes for special occasions!} This baked popcorn is simple but it does take a little time to bake and you need to stir it at intervals. Thank heaven for a loud timer!...
What’s Your Style?
Are you a mover-shaker? Or do you calmly focus on details? Are you spontaneous and random? Or is your approach more structured and precise? If you don't know how to answer these questions, I'd suggest that you take a few minutes to consider them and get to know...
Active Learning
"The first idea that the child must acquire, in order to be actively disciplined, is that of the difference between good and evil; and the task of the educator lies in seeing that the child does not confound good with immobility, and evil with activity." Maria...
Think on Purpose
"Every good thought you think is contributing its share to the ultimate result of your life." Grenville Kleiser Joy; calm; well-being; love; happiness; fulfillment; achievement; worthiness; sustenance; generosity; acceptance; creativity: we can think on these! Happy...