Many moons ago I made a New Year’s resolution to read one book per month. It has since transformed into my annual reading list. With motherhood, however, comes diminished free time and fewer books on my lists, but I was only one shy from reaching my …
Feeling ready for fall yet? While I have enjoyed an awesome summer, I have also already switched out my home decor and unpacked the cozy knits that signal autumn’s arrival. In case you need some help transitioning to a new season, I put together a …
Many moons ago I made a New Year’s resolution to read one book per month. It has since transformed into my annual reading list. With motherhood, however, comes diminished free time and fewer books on my lists, but here are the titles that earned my …
I love that there’s a whole new year ahead of us — full of hope and possibility — and can’t wait to see how it unfolds. One of the things I like to do this time of year is to take time to reflect and honor …
The last part of the Dealing with Deployment series is the day we’ve all been waiting for… the day our loved one comes home! Homecoming is such a special day. It’s a day long awaited for everyone involved and is met with a deserving dose of …
Mail call is a big deal for military members of all branches who are serving our nation far from home. It is also quite an operation — just check out this video from my husband’s ship, the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77). Filling …
1. Today is my birthday. 2. It marks 42 years of living on God’s green earth. 3. Confession: I had to do the math to confirm I am indeed 42. I have officially reached an age where I can no longer remember how old I …
Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to be featured on Hometalk’s live video tutorial series on Facebook. I had the pleasure of showing the audience how to make and package handmade scented candles for holiday gifts. These are some of my favorites: a lovely …
I had a big celebration when I turned 40 last year. The Chief watched the kids while I took off for an extended weekend trip to Montreal with two dear friends. I was forty and it was fabulous fun! There wasn’t as much pomp and circumstance …
Snow days are great days to do nothing. We get snow just a few times a winter in our little part of the globe, and they are cause for celebration in my household. A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and …
As part of my challenge to make myself more of a priority this year, I am featuring a handful of beauty products that are making me feel pretty, happy or cherished right now. Some are more costly than others, but one or two can easily …
Many years ago I made a New Year’s resolution to read one book per month. Given my extreme love for reading, I knocked that resolution out of the park. Since then it has transformed into my annual reading list. It has been some time, however, …
