Let It Shine!
Have you gotten a little burn on your neck or face or arms yet this early summer? Seems like it's easy to do when you're outside more than usual at the beginning of the season. These days I use coconut oil for that. I've heard some funny jokes {none of which I can...
A New Side
It was one of those evenings when I was pulling random vegetables out of the fridge wanting to create something new. {Do you ever get stuck making the same steamed carrots and broccoli like I do?} Here is the recipe that came! It is simple, really fast and the flavor...
Who Wins?
The press is on! It's big and it's real! There are so many people, causes, things and machines all vying for your attention! And who will win it, today and tomorrow? In an article I read, and I think I've mentioned before, the designers of some of the most influential...
Look Out
I hope this post finds you well, though I know chances are, this post will find you challenged in some way! Of course, there are challenges {trying to get everything done that needs doing, getting in better shape, finishing a class, following through on a difficult...
Banana Split Smoothie
1 cup of almond or coconut milk1 cup of watera handful of frozen blueberries1 frozen banana2-3 Tablespoons Adam's peanut buttera handful of flax seeds1 Tablespoon cocoa powdera large handful of frozen spinach (or other greens)1 teaspoon Great Lakes unflavored gelatin...
Six Thrifty Hacks
Are you a thrift shopper? I didn't know that I was until I needed shirts to wear when I was employed at a paint store. The first time I walked through racks of second-hand clothes, I have to admit I felt a little embarrassed and self-conscious. {Bear in mind, this was...
Having Fun!
Do you ever find yourself waiting for the right circumstances to come along so that you can enjoy yourself and have some fun? Waiting for a break from an average day? Waiting for a birthday or graduation or relief from some daily burden? So what makes life fun anyway?...
In The Middle
When we're in the middle of creating something, or as in the case of several young mothers I know, someone, life can feel like an unbalanced dance. Some things are on hold while others are full-tilt, and even while you're taking the steps that need taking, you know...
Inspiration: Daily Dose
To keep our internal "scale" heavy and abundant in hope and with little or no weight on despair, we must listen to or read or speak words of faith every day. Every day, every day, every day. We have to choose to have more hope and faith than fear. Every day, every...
Because of You
Because of you, the world was a better place today. There was more laughter and fun! There was encouragement given and kindness shown. Because of you, life was easier for someone today. You care and you show it. You share other's burdens and help to lighten their...