As I was watching all the news about what is going on around us I heard something that made by heart and soul jump up and say "Yeah!!!" Choosing Optimism! Drew Barrymore talked about all the changes in her life brought on by the coronavirus. After being sad about them and the world she decided to keep steering her needle toward optimism. (Here is the Today show interview) That called to me so ... View Post
Giving Something Good…
Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. For many it is a religious time of giving up something for the next 40 days. I grew up with a few Catholic friends. As I was speaking with one on Tuesday; she was telling me what she was thinking of giving up for Lent. After I hung up the phone I wondered, "What if we decided to give something good for the next 40 days?" Now I want to say I am in ... View Post
3 Simple Steps to Coordinating Color
A Guide to Picking and Coordinating Colors for the Elements of One Room, Multiple Rooms, Or for the Whole House in 3 Simple Steps. I wanted this guide to help you pick and coordinate colors for the elements of one room, multiple rooms, or for the whole house in 3 simple steps, because this is where overwhelm can begin. Choosing a color and feeling confident in your choice can often stall a ... View Post
29 Ways of Loving Every Day in February
Loving Every Day by Loving the Ordinary in February One of the Books on my Bookshelf I take out often and read is ‘Romancing the Ordinary’ by Sarah Ban Breathnach. It inspires me to love every day of the month. In her book, she quotes Martha Beck, “The only thing you must do to live a deeply romantic life is to base every decision you make on love: self-love; love of others; love of ... View Post
A Few of My Favorite Healthy Cookbooks
These are a few of the cookbooks I have turned to for everyday healthy options. The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook Ring-bound by America’s Test KitchenSkinny Dips by Diane MorganSuper Smoothies: 50 Recipes for Health and Energy by Sara Corpening Whiteford & Mary Corpening BarberThe Mediterranean Diet for Beginners: The Complete Guide - 40 Delicious Recipes, 7-Day Diet ... View Post
January Bucket List of Fun.
31 Days to Add Joy. Happy January! A January Bucket List of Fun – 31 Days to Add Joy. The good things to add to your life this month, instead of resolutions, let’s add to our lives – here are 31 days to add health, happiness, and joy. All this while caring for finances, home design, and connection with others. We all start the new year with resolutions. Things we want to ... View Post
