Is one of your children a picky eater? I was always very lucky when my kids were younger. Neither of them was particularly picky. Sure, there were a few vegetables they didn’t like, but for the most part, they ate what was on their plates. I understand the struggle though because I had friends whose […]
When I was younger, I can remember trying to learn to draw my favorite Disney characters by putting a piece of paper over the drawing and tracing it. It never worked very well. But, I kept trying because I loved the Disney characters. Art Kit: Disney Art Studio Snow White, Cinderella, the Little Mermaid, Winnie […]
It’s hard to believe it, but Christmas will be here soon. One of my favorite parts of Christmas (besides the music) is reading Christmas books beside the woodstove with a cup of hot chocolate. I have so many memories of doing this when the kids were tiny. If you enjoy Christmas books too, you’ll want […]
If you’re like me, you have fond memories of listening to your father or grandfather recount stories of their youth or their time in the armed forces. We spent the summers at my grandparent’s house, and I loved listening to the stories my grandparents told including stories about things that happened during the war. Driving […]
Did you ever wonder why some people are happier than others? Or, what makes one person happy more than other? Is it the person? Their temperament? Or something else entirely? In an effort to eliminate stress and live a more meaningful life, I’ve been questioning how I look at life a lot more lately. The […]
I absolutely love children’s books. Someday, I will have grandbabies to spoil. Until then, I’ll just enjoy reading them myself and sharing them with you. I was recently sent a copy of My Pancakes Taste Different Today! by Heather Wood Galpert and Bruce Galpert. My Pancakes Taste Different Today! Could a Pancake have the power […]
I’m really trying to slow down and simplify my life and these simple living books are helping. I’m decluttering, eliminating things that cause me stress, and trying to appreciate each moment instead of rushing through the day. 5 Simple Living Books I’ve Added to my Library I’ve purchased a number of simple living type books […]
Years ago, I had some ongoing health issues that wouldn’t go away. I was sick, healthy, and then sick again for a year or two. After a number of trips to doctors and specialists, I wasn’t any closer to understanding what was wrong than when I started. It was frustrating because it was so difficult […]
God has loved you with an everlasting love, and yet no matter how deeply we feel him in our lives, the word of God often goes unheard. This is why, in the noise of the modern world, the simplicity of his message is all too easily lost. Yet while our prayers have no answers we […]
Impatience by Laura Stapleton is the second book in the Nova Scotia Murder Mysteries series. Check out my thoughts on this book Impatience by Laura Stapleton I’m coming down with a cold and have spent a good amount of time this week on the couch with a cup of tea and a book. I’m sure […]