Have you ever watched a child laugh, and even if you try not to, you find yourself smiling and laughing along? Sincere happiness is one of those things that is hard to contain; it is contagious. Lately I have been focusing on thankfulness and have been keeping a gratitude journal. What I have learned as I reflect on […]
Keeping a Gratitude Journal
Do you ever have days when you are tired and perhaps a little cranky? I have found myself in this boat a little more often than normal lately. I haven’t been getting enough sleep, and as a result, I find myself more impatient than usual. Little comments and events tend to get under my skin […]
A Zentangle-Inspired Workspace
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 […]
Postcards & Washi Tape Vacation Memento
I recently returned from a week’s vacation in Texas. Because my husband was traveling there on business, I knew we wouldn’t have time to do a lot, but I wanted to create a vacation memento to commemorate the fun things we would do. I knew I wouldn’t have enough photos and stories to create a photo album, […]
My Favorite School Supplies
Some people go to the store this time of year and groan when they see school supplies already on display. Not me! I see those shiny pencils and stacks of paper, and I am as giddy as an eight-year-old on Christmas morning. Because I am so excited, I thought I would share some of my […]
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 show someone you care. One of the cards I really liked featured a black and white photo covered by a piece of vellum with a […]
Beautiful Backyard Makeover
Today I am excited to share one of the best purchases I have ever made…my backyard! It is hard to believe it has been a year since we had it redesigned, but we are loving it as much as we did on day one, maybe even more! Let me give you a little background first. […]
Create Your Own Grocery Shopping Template in Word
Many of you seemed excited about the grocery shopping template I shared earlier. Some folks expressed an interest in creating their own form without totally recreating it. Your wish is my command. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to create your own version of my template using Microsoft Word. I realize the pictures might look […]
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 thing” (which is actually quite a few things) to my to-do list. However, come Friday, I was so burnt out, I […]