I found myself with a few spare moments at work recently, and rather than buckling down, I turned my attention to a few of my favorite websites. (Please don't tell my boss if you know him. I did take work home to make up for it, so hopefully that redeems your impression of me in case I just disappointed you.) I visited Whatever Bright Things and downloaded a "Highly Scientific Chart of Fall Essentials" showing how important boots, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice lattes are to the fall experience. I plan to use it to convince my husband I need to do some fall shopping; how fun! I also stopped by Welcome to I Choose Me and read about How to Create a Positive Environment to Inspire a … [Read More...]
Backyard Art: A Light in the Night
We were blessed with unseasonably warm weather this past weekend. My husband suggested we have family and friends over for an outdoor barbecue. I was buried with work and hesitated to add "one more … [Read More...]
Week 10: 5 Ways to Stick to Your Eating Plan at a Party
One of the joys of summer (in my opinion) is all of the get togethers with family and friends. It is a time to hang out, enjoy each other's company, and celebrate our blessings. But it seems no … [Read More...]
Make Your Own Vellum Greeting Cards
I went to the store the other day to buy a variety of greeting cards, and I was astonished by the bill. It is amazing how expensive it has become to … [Read More...]
Week 5: Positive Mental Attitude
I am late in posting this week's "80 Pounds in 80 Weeks" update because I was discouraged yet again. I increased my daily exercise from 15 minutes to … [Read More...]
If It’s Important to You, You Will Find a Way
I was raised to believe I could do anything if I set my mind to it. And while I embrace that philosophy, it doesn't always feel possible. Some tasks … [Read More...]