A Little Monday Inspiration
Every time I go out there, I win. Every time I finish the task that I’ve set before myself, I win again. David James Elliott, actor A few months ago, I wrote to our daily newspaper and let them know I would be interested in reviewing books for their Sunday feature. A couple weeks ago,…
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photo courtesy of Ann Voskamp at www.aholyexperience.com Continuing my count of one thousand gifts, numbering each one. 26. Enjoying extra time at home with Pat and kids due to snow days 27. Hearing great things about our school and teachers 28. Compliments – received and given 29. Quick, easy and delicious supper 30. Laughing 31.…
Read More Book Review: Iconic Spirits by Mark Spivak
ICONIC SPIRITS An Intoxicating History By: Mark Spivak Published: November 6, 2012 **** From the epidemic of gin consumption that almost brought down the British empire, to Gaspare Campari toiling away in his workshop to infuse sixty herbs, spices, barks, and fruit peels into a mixture of alcohol and distilled water, to Sidney Frank waking…
Read More Book Review: Becoming the Confident Mom You’ve Always Wanted to Be By Susan Heid
BECOMING THE CONFIDENT MOM YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE 31 Strategies to Improve Your Confidence as a Woman, Mother, and Family Manager. By: Susan Heid Published: January 3, 2013 ***** How many times have you felt something is lacking in your family life? You just can’t keep up with the daily demands of managing a…
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Do not fear going forward slowly: fear only to stand still. Chinese Proverb I’ve been frustrated with the slow movement of the scale. I feel like I’ve been eating better and running harder and yet the scale isn’t moving. This quote spoke to me this morning and maybe it will help you too. Keep moving…
Read More One Thousand of My Gifts
photo courtesy of Ann Voskamp of www.aholyexperience.com Continuing my count of one thousand gifts, numbering each one. 20. Finding a new Pandora station to love- Piano music by Yiruma 21. Hearing Canon in D with ocean sounds 22. Lunch with a friend 23. Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup 24. Beauty of an Amaryllis on a dreary…
Read More Get Moving with Claritin – Workout Log, Coconut Power Oatmeal Recipe, and Pedometer Giveaway
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS FOR ENTERING. As part of Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I am able to bring you tips and recipes to make your life easier. Check out www.Claritin.com for more helpful tips and advice related to your family’s allergies. Has exercise been part of your New Year’s resolution? I have just the workout…
Read More Book Review: Saving Each Other by Victoria Jackson and Ali Guthy
SAVING EACH OTHER A Mystery Illness A Search for a Cure A Mother Daughter Love Story By Victoria Jackson and Ali Guthy Published: October 16, 2012 **** On the surface, Victoria Jackson is the American Dream personified: from a troubled childhood and unfinished high school education she overcame immeasurable odds to create a cosmetics empire…
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Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. Dale Carnegie, author and lecturer What are you afraid to do? Is there a goal you are hesitant to work on? Sitting at home or work…
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