Quiet Comparison; Hush Contention
As friends, wives, mothers, aunts and daughters, women can be amazing! When insecurity, comparing and critical self talk are allowed to run rampant, women can be scary. One more reason to build and bolster your awareness of who you are; what is most important in your...
Lunch & School Days! {Kitchen Coach}
Hello Ladies! I'm so pleased to share a video with you featuring the beautiful Kitchen Coach, Jenny. She has put together healthy lunch ideas....with pictures! How awesome is that? What a joy it is to be watching our children {in my case,grandchildren} embark on a new...
Declaring Peace
With the climate of "do more to have more" permeating every waking moment of our culture, here's a declaration to try out: "I am content." This little sentence is a treasure. I challenge you to try using it in your declarations night and morning for a week and see...
A Word About Wealth
I was reminded again today of the affluent circumstances of many people I know. I refer to those who are able to look back over their lives and count their many valuable human connections; relationships they have cultivated and honored; support they have given;...
Know Thyself
"Be like the bird who, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing she hath wings." Victor Hugo
All Is Well
Did you have a good day? Did you feel energetic or a bit tired? Were you engaged and happy or did you have a lot on your mind? Did you follow your plan or did you feel to put out a few fires? Are you learning something new and dealing with growing pains or are you in...
Step Up to Lead Out
Recently I was asked the question, "Who do you lead?" My response was, everyone I meet. And I'd say that that is true for you too. Aren't we all influencing one another in large and small ways, almost constantly? And doesn't influence also mean leadership? Every word...
Time It Out- One Sweet Cleaning Hack
Semi-interesting fact: It takes me seven minutes to fold and put away a moderately-sized load of laundry. Why do I know that? Well, I sometimes time myself doing jobs for several reasons. One, because laundry {or whatever jobs you do on a regular basis} can be...
Pasta In Pictures: {with color commentary}
Quoting my granddaughter, "I hope you wike it!" The more freshly minced garlic the better I'd say! A little red pepper... Red bell peppers, your favorite noodles cooked in salted water. {My favorite noodle is Tinkyada Joy made from brown rice.} Fresh basil!...
Ebb and Flow
Last year this lupine in my garden was thriving. This spring it didn't come back. I don't know why, it just didn't winter well. We try hard to understand things that happen so that we can learn from the experience and try to influence outcomes in the future. And...