Attitude of Gratitude Treasure Hunt The first week of focusing on an attitude of gratitude in my personal life has been surprisingly easy (especially when compared to fostering gratitude in others). I’m a long way from where I desire to be, but I’m off to a good start. I decided to treat this time of cultivating thankfulness […]
Those of you who know me or have read my blog know that my inclination leading up to Resurrection Sunday, normally would be to write a post about the true meaning of this holiday, drawing attention away from eggs and bunnies and focusing on my Friend and King, Jesus. That is, of course, what I […]
As I shared in my post New Year’s Resolutions, I set some goals, made some resolutions this year, unlike past years. I also set out to accomplish these goals in a very different way than in the past. I am learning to “abide”. In this I am attempting to live more intentionally in what Jesus […]
Yes, I know New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day have all come and gone since Christmas. I am aware there is only one week left in February. But it was in fact, just today that the last of my Christmas decorations finally found their way into their new home. Though I […]
The Tupperware funnel is perfectly shaped to make a Valentine chocolate “Kiss”. Honestly, I have never tried this recipe. However, this year I may attempt to engage my children in this activity. Ingredients: 12 oz. chocolate chips, melted 3 Tbs. butter, soften or melted 1 miniature marshmallow Cooking Spray, such as Pam Aluminum foil Strip […]
In the past, as the year came to an end, I resolved not to make New Year’s Resolutions. I secretly admired my clever aversion of real resolutions by creating one in which it was broken the moment it was spoken. Thus fulfilling the cycle of making and breaking New Year’s resolutions all in one step. […]
I wrote a general post about New Year’s Resolutions. I published it here. Then I lost not only that post but my entire site. It happened at a good time, I suppose, since I am participating in a Blogathon this weekend. At least all of those hours will count for something. I literally spent the […]