We hear constantly on the news about another shooting, political uproar, or some other disaster. That’s why it’s so important to seek out the good in the world and pay attention to everyday interactions. We have the power to make our break someone’s day. As Mother Teresa said, “if you can’t feed a hundred people, feed just one.” People are hungry. Hungry for love. Mother Teresa observed a great poverty in our country. A poverty of love. In Mother Teresa’s words:
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First of all, I want to say. I’m no expert. I’m not a child development major. I’m not perfect. I fail all the time. What I am is a mom who has studied discipline, discerned what is right according to my faith, and I’m committed to doing it right.
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My family and I were driving home through the mountains and the dark, towering, majestic mountains reminded me of a song from Calamity Jane.
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This past week I solo-parented 4 children.
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Hey everyone! I just came out with my first e-course, “How to Make Time For Self-Care”. This course is not for those of you who have it all together. It’s not for those of you who are firing on cylinders and killing it at life. This is for any one feeling:
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I don’t know about you, but I love a homemade gift! I especially love funny and inspirational quotes. A few years ago, for Christmas, I made most of my family a mug. I searched Pinterest for images that reminded me of each person, and I drew those things on the mug.
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I am in the process of reading Ruth Soukup’s book, How to Blog For Profit Without Losing Your Soul, and there is so much great information in there. One thing in particular that is impacting my blogging productivity is the concept of an editorial calendar. Here I will explain the concept and its benefits.
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“It goes by so fast”. Everyone says it. I’ve said it, people have said it to me.
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I had one of those days today. Let me tell you about it.
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Just wanted to jump on and give you a life update, as well as share pictures of the furniture we were blessed with, and our yard sale and thrift store finds.
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