Steer Your Own Ship
One of the biggest trouble spots for many young parents, is the balancing act between the attention we give our children and the people in our lives and the attention we give our devices. It's tricky because the software on our devices is designed to be addictive. No...
Aaaah!
This week, as part of my self-care, I was grateful to get a massage from a talented therapist. Oooooh. How wonderful it is to be relaxed and have tight muscles give way to the effects of powerful, and delicious smelling essential oils. Self-care also included a hair...
Ham & Potatoes
It doesn't get easier than this! Thinly slice yams and potatoes. Stir together with cream, (sour cream would work too), salt, freshly ground pepper and butter. Put a ham steak in the bottom of a crock pot. Pour the potatoes on top and cook for 4-6 hours. The...
Focus
FOCUS = deciding what you want to grow by giving it your attention, {then shifting your attention back every time it wanders away.} What do you want to grow? Your children's good behavior? Your new rhythm of exercising? The positive beliefs you are adopting? Your...
Pick Up Your Feet!
Sometimes we do things because we "know" they're good for us, right? But then, do you at times realize that just knowing isn't enough, but find you need to be reminded of the "why"? Me too! So, here's a little reminder of what you already know about exercise. {By...
Answer An Accuser
I lost a friend recently. Well, he was someone I consider a friend even though I never met him in person because, even from a distance, he taught me a lot about courage and faith. During his lifetime, he dealt with heartache and disappointment. He had incredible...
Amazing Grace
I realize that this post won't say anything you don't already know, and know well! But here, as a thoughtful reminder, I write away, anyway. It never ceases to amaze me how instantaneously our outlook can change when we become aware of the needs of someone else and we...
Sweet Work!
Just a few kudos to you today! I'm amazed at your progress, your grit and determination to continue onward and upward! You are having "internal arguments" I know, but you are winning them. Ha! I mean, your best self is winning them! You are putting one foot in front...
Stratagem!
Did you know that there is a target right over your weakest spot? Well, let's back up. Do you face any kick back when you are forging forward in your life? Some days do you hear and or feel a negative voice coming at you almost faster than you can recognize and deal...
Reality Check
"Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work." C.S. Lewis If you have the opportunity to have a few little people in your life, thank heaven! We are so blessed. Love, Jacque