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Empty Nest – Honor Your Feelings

You’ll probably read that most experts agree there are a host of emotions for parents facing the empty nest – sadness, loneliness, mild depression, grief and a feeling of loss of identity (who AM I?)… 

Empty Nest Survival Kit

Have you put together your empty nest survival kit? Since so many young adults will be heading off to college soon, I thought it would be a good idea to give you some ideas so… 

Morning journal pages are like a taco

Forrest Gump  said, “Momma always said, life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gong to get.” I find that home made tacos are the same way.  I can have… 

What inspires you

I could make a list of a 100 things that inspire me. It could be something someone said.  It could be something someone did.  I love to watch people if I’m waiting at the store.… 

How big is your box of crayons?

When I was a kid one of my big thrills each school year was the fun of going shopping for school supplies. One of the supplies in elementary school was a box of crayons. Now,… 

Get over yourself

Get over yourself. That’s been my battle cry the past few days as I have been conquering this Branded Video Challenge. See the latest take on bloopers (the bleepers are muttered under my breath) [youtube]http://youtu.be/Vrv1r3Wlv7M[/youtube]… 

Facing fear head on

I’m facing my fear of making videos head on! I am taking part in a 6 week Branded video challenge and below is my 3rd video. [youtube]http://youtu.be/yyb3fYc-Hy0[/youtube] Yes, I know the lighting is bad. I… 

I was so afraid to do this

I REALLY was afraid to do this.  One of the members of the mastermind group I am in decided to overcome her fear of being on video by doing videos. This is something I struggle… 

Prayers for West, TX

Tragedy in a small Texas town not far from us. Please pray for all those affected. As morning dawns, more will be revealed of the devastation…. {{hugs to our neighbors}}

Prayers for Boston

In lieu of the events today in Boston, only prayer is appropriate….. Our prayers are with those injured, both physically and and emotionally, in Boston. Our thanks to the first responders who ran towards the… 

Butterflies are self propelled flowers

I was looking through some pictures from our trip to Key West in 2010. The butterfly conservatory was one of my favorite places to visit! I’ve always loved butterflies and the chance to be in… 

Turning purpose to passion to profit

I have to share a funny story….. My hubby is a minister along with his other “job” duties. Through the years, he has performed many wedding ceremonies as a result for his buddies with the… 

Simple Things to Make Life Easier – Day 9

Measure to hang a picture frame in no time flat! Measure between the hangers with some blue tape, then remove the tape and put on the wall. http://pinterest.com/pin/177610779026838785/ I wasted 45 minutes the other weekend… 

Simple Things to Make Life Easier- Day 10

Trying to eat healthier by eating apples as a snack at work, but hate brown apple slices? If you like the ease of pre-slicing your apple but don’t like it when they turn brown before… 

Simple Things to Make Life Easier – Day 8

Can’t find your key on the key ring? Nail Polish (and or glitter). http://pinterest.com/pin/177610779026838739/ Funky, cute and will stand out on your ring of keys. No more fumbling and asking “which key is it??” Here’s… 

Simple Things to Make Life Easier – Day 7

Picture albums? Stuck on a shelf? Looking for a new decorating idea for your Empty Nest? Hang a plate hanger on the wall and display the picture album in it. http://pinterest.com/pin/177610779026838698/ You just save time…