I know I’m not the only person who has thrown her normal routines out the window since Thanksgiving. I welcome you to join me in reclaiming your sanity—clean, organize, go grocery shopping, cook, journal, read, breathe or bathe—do whatever it takes to grasp serenity this holiday season…
No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions and the roots spring up and make new trees…
I was delighted when I read about this gogonzola-pear pizza over at Lovely Little Things. During my next trip to the grocery store, I eagerly gathered the ingredients to make my very own blog-inspired dinner. As I excitedly unloaded my groceries and prepared to assemble my pizza, I realized I was missing a very important component—the dough!
I’m so happy the weekend is here. After a week of cold and dreary weather, I am ready for a little sunshine. This week I was really looking forward to all the fun and creative things on my to-do list, here are a few…
Lately I have been enjoying singing in my car and watching So You Think You Can Dance every week. There are small, simple things we can do to bring more joy into our lives. I hope the following playlist gives you the inspiration to sing, dance and laugh (even if it’s at yourself)…
Happy November! I can’t believe how quickly this fall season is passing by. The days are shorter and the weather is cooler. It is time to find comfort in hot tea and warm blankets. I decided last month to participate in a festive Autumn Swap with a group of other bloggers, and am so I glad I did…
This week’s chapter in Martha Beck’s The Joy Diet is all about positive reinforcement. I am so happy that after all our hard work on nothing, truth, desire, creativity and risk it is finally time for a treat! Working through this chapter I really enjoyed cataloging my instant smile triggers and creating a list of my sensory delights…
Can you feel it? The holiday season is quickly approaching and the time for thoughtful homemade presents is here. With the current economy, many people are looking to save a few pennies with gifts from the heart. A friendship journal is great for anyone who lives far away. It’s a heartfelt gesture that keeps giving throughout the year…
When the middle of the week hits, I sometimes find it hard to break through the grind. Two things that really help me are enjoying small treats and having creative projects to look work on. There are a number of things that make me smile even on my cloudiest days—here are a few…
