You might be like me; you work a full time job, and you volunteer in the community while managing your duties as a mother and a wife. With all the demands outside of the household, comes guilt. (says my mom, and she might be right, shhh-don’t tell her!) There is guilt that you are not… Read More
While browsing the internet, I found this great quote and wanted to share. This was found on a calendar by Bishop John Vincent. John Vincent was an American bishop and author who died in 1920, however his message below is timeless. Calendar Wisdom A RESOLVE for Every Morning of the New Year I will this… Read More
Ok, we are now two weeks into the New Year. How many people have already fallen off their new year’s resolution? It is estimated that more than 40% of Americans made a resolution that involved self-improvement. It is also estimated that only 8% will achieve their News Year Resolution according to Forbes.com. I am guilty… Read More
As we were getting ready for the holiday, I had the girls help me organize and clean up their play area. While they were eating their lunch, I started on the task. As I was straightening up their toys, I had a box over to the side where I was placing toys I know they… Read More
This holiday season, as I make purchase after purchase, I find myself in a constant inner struggle. In this country we all have so much, too much to be honest, but the season almost requires consumerism. This year I have attempted to take a different approach. The gifts I purchased were thoughtful but not extravagant.… Read More
Anyone who knows me knows I am a magazine junkie. One of my favorite things that some magazines publish, especially Oprah’s, are the pages that list out her favorite things. Chip and Joanna started doing the same as well in each Magnolia Journal. I thought since it is the holiday season, I would take a… Read More
“When I am not happy, it’s because I’ve lost my perspective and things that are not going to matter in five years or even five hours have taken over.” Susan Sarandon How true!!! We can all agree, Susan is a wise gal and this saying is no different. Especially at this time of year, there… Read More
As the holiday season is upon us, be open to a thankful heart. The hustle and bustle of the season will drive your planning and your purchases, however, if you practice mindfulness, you will find yourself pausing in this crazy season. When you take pause, utilize your thankful heart. What are your blessings today?… Read More
Flipping through Facebook, I came across someone’s profound post of the day, “Instead of saying ‘have a nice day’ I think I’ll start saying ‘have the day you deserve.’ You know, let karma sort that shit out.” I laughed, but then I could not stop thinking about it. What type of day do I deserve?… Read More
Before I even leave my bed in the morning, I do two things that make all the difference in my daily success. The first thing I do is say a few prayers. These prayers are the ones I learned as a child in Catholic School, Our Father and Glory Be. These two prayers are followed… Read More