Lately, I have been struggling with time management. The number of things vying for my attention can be overwhelming. From the dozens of ideas running through my mind daily to wanting to utilize every gift the Father has blessed me to possess, and I can't forget the responsibilities I have as a person, wife, and mother.
Read MoreAnticipation is in the are this Thursday. I try not to focus to much on the future, but there are times when I am eagerly looking forward to things in my life. Sometimes anticipation helps me to get out of a funk like this week. There was no way I could have known Daylight Savings Time would have such an effect on me, but it did. Thankfully, there were are few things that I could look forward to which helped me to make it through each day. Three days later and now I am feeling more like myself.
Read MoreOur marriage has been an example of His ways and thoughts being higher than ours. I know for certain that we had not the slightest idea of how He would work in our marriage and our lives. At 20 and 21, our faith was lukewarm. We lacked knowledge. We didn't have examples of lifelong, healthy marriages. So to be here today, I know that is only by God's hands.
Read MoreWhen I started thinking about this week's Three on Thursday, the lyrics to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly's Happy Feelings began to play in my mind. I knew that was a sign that this week's would be all about the things that are making me smile.
Read MoreThree things I am appreciating this week.
Read MoreI appreciate the slowness of our days this week. We've been able to hone in while relaxing. We've been able to be without the hustle and bustle. This is surely a blessing.
Read MoreHave you learned things about yourself that you had no idea existed until you've tried something over and over again? Well, that's me and the way I feel about apartment living. Before marrying I lived in an apartment. After I moved to be with my husband, we lived in a duplex. We made a cross country move and lived in an apartment. While in the Midwest, we were bitten by the "buy an house" bug. For that season it was okay, but now that it is over I am content to be back to apartment living.
Read MoreThrough and through, I am a morning person. It is my favorite time of day. I don't know if it's because it reminds me of a fresh start or because I have the most energy in the morning, but what I do know is that my day wouldn't go as well with a few key ingredients.
Read MoreBy implementing a simple system, I know I will be able to keep track of my receipts, checks and other tax documents. This will make it possible for me to be better prepared when tax season comes back around again 'cause you know it comes back around every year.
Read MoreTrim Healthy Mama Cookbook is compiled of over 350 recipes. I chose to add this cookbook to my bookshelf because we were in need of a few new recipes to our meal rotations. When you have a picky eater and few people with sensitive digestive systems, it can become difficult finding meal options that meet the needs of the entire family.
Read MoreThis week has been one filled with slower paced days.
Read MoreHappiness is baking a fresh loaf of bread for my family. It's amazing to think back and realize that before I had a family, I had no idea about all of things that I could create at home. I was just so accustomed to buying or believing that only "special" people could do certain things.
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