It’s gardening time on our homestead, and it’s fun to see all the new growth. We tripled the size of our garden, and it was incredibly time consuming. Since we have rock hard, red clay, I spent days tilling, and [...]
Cultivating is Key (and I’m not just talking gardening)
Jun12
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Meal Time Magic: the Joy of an Unexpected Blessing
Apr6
Make Family Meal Time a Priority Gather Together over a Shared Meal The Importance of Family Meal Time Laugh More, Laugh Loud Creating Ambiance through Candle Light around the Dinner Table Gathering together around a shared family meal is an [...]
Another Year…Remembering…
Mar3
As we grow older, what feelings do birthdays conjure up for you? It’s definitely not the cakes, balloons and blow horns we had when we were children, especially if it falls on a weekday. We still have obligations, meetings, deadlines [...]
Celebrating 2010 – Thinking Back before Moving Forward
Jan1
In the next week, I plan on spending time reflecting on key aspects of 2010 by celebrating the progress I’ve made, while having some “Come to Jesus moments” with those areas I really need to attack. It’s a little overwhelming [...]
Once Upon a Family Family Traditions & Gifts (40% off)
Dec14
Once Upon a family offers unique keepsake gift ideas, as well as special family, wedding, holiday keepsake ideas and more.
Magic From Heaven…Let it Snow
Dec4
Minutes ago, magic glittered from heaven… We live in NC and this is a rare treat, so the gleeful screams from our kids could surely be heard cross country. This shot was captured within five minutes of the first ginormous [...]
We Paused and Gave Thanks
Nov28
Psalm 145:7 NIV They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. Our family circle paused to give thanks, to celebrate, to reminisce and to remember… Moments like this instill the importance of choosing to be intentional [...]
Laugh More! Laugh Loud! (31 Days to More with Less)
Oct19
One thing I have learned in my old age, is that you have to be able to laugh at yourself. We all take ourselves way too seriously, and trust me, I can get awfully serious. In the midst of talking [...]
Ten Things I Love About You (free printable)
Oct18
The power of words is an unbelievable thing. They cultivate a range of emotions. Words can inspire, encourage, devastate, uplift, tear down and ultimately change the direction of a person’s day, week, and in some rare instances, their life. Be [...]
Choosing to… (31 Days to More with Less)
Oct6
1003 – Worship from WAV Technologies on Vimeo. It’s Sunday and on this day I choose to Worship. We all worship something. Some worship money, things, people, or even our own family. Different things get put on pedestals and we [...]
A Sunday Siesta…Snoozing Makes You Smarter
Oct3
Most of us learned years ago that our bodies need 7-8 hours of sleep a day, but did you know that six hours or less triples our chance of an accident? Hmmm….I had not heard that, but KNEW that I [...]
If only I… (31 Days to More with Less)
Oct2
My daughter’s voice echoed through our hall last week, “I can’t wait till I am a teenager.” A deeper voice, one in transition, retorted, “Well, I can’t wait till I am a parent because….” (in which followed a soliloquy of [...]
31 Days to More with Less
Oct1
Last month, I shared that October would include 31 Days of Amazement as I partner with seven of my best blogging friends to share our passions on different topics. I initially thought my 31 days would lean completely toward personal/family [...]
Last Minute Memorable Moments – “Just Because” Picnic
Aug26
As summer is winding down, and fall scheduling is back in high gear, intentional family moments will have to be sought after and fought for during the next few months. A few weeks ago, I gave some suggestions for end [...]
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