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
My thoughts are always intertwined with musical lyrics. I find it is the songs that I feel in my core are the ones that change my thinking, cause me to reflect. And every once in a while, I will pull out those songs and it is amazing what they uncover, either healing from the past,… Read More
I think Halloween might be one of our family’s favorite holidays as it holds so much tradition, lots of fun times and great memories. Each season we try to attend at least three to four events that we love – trunk or treat, hayrides and festivals but more importantly we also try to give back… Read More
Have you ever taken the time to see the sights that your town as to offer? I recently had a friend come into town who has never left the South. I was beyond thrilled to plan her first trip to Philadelphia. I had three days to show her all Philadelphia and the surrounding area had… Read More
You all have heard the saying: What you think, you become What you feel, you attract What you imagine, you create. So, who are you becoming, what are you attracting and do you like what you are creating? If not, it is time to reflect, reorder, and adjust.
Not sure if you’ve heard this phrase before from your children, but, for me, it hurts and it calls for a moment of reflection. Here are the reasons in my house why I am a mean mommy: I did not let them have candy before dinner. OK, this time I am happy to be the… Read More