Christmas spirit or Christmas stress?

Christmas spirit or Christmas stress?

Christmas spirit or Christmas stress? Joy, excitement, glitter, giving, and STRESS? Why the "most wonderful time of the year" also leaves us exhausted and stressed Christmas marks the beginning of Advent season where Christians celebrate the birth and then the death...
Holiday Treats & Traditions

Holiday Treats & Traditions

Holiday Treats & Traditions Sweet thoughts for friends and family… Growing up in the south hand made gifts at Christmas were the most valued.  One neighbors cookies, another’s ornament, and another’s spiced cider.  Receiving of these gifts was an act of...
The Skinny on Your Skin

The Skinny on Your Skin

The Skinny on Your Skin Would you like fabulous skin without the price tag?    Our skin is our largest organ and does require our attention, but does not require expensive regimens, facials, and products.   You have heard me mention that your skin is the...
Life changing Attitude of Gratitude

Life changing Attitude of Gratitude

The Choice is Yours    Have you ever woken up and found yourself "on the wrong side of the bed" or maybe you are in a tough season of life and it feels like all odds are against you?   Maybe you have everything to be thankful for, but just can't seem to...
A Few of My Favorite Things

A Few of My Favorite Things

A Few of My Favorite Things It is the busiest shopping weekend of the year from Black Friday, to Small business Saturday, and finally Cyber Monday! whew!     I am tired just thinking about it.  But I want to think about it.  I want my money to go towards quality,...
Why Hand Made?

Why Hand Made?

Do you choose handmade?  I have always been a handy soul, but I am too practical for the cute Pinterests projects.  DIY in my house is limited to construction usually.  However, when I was pregnant with my second and discovered the truly toxic items all over my house...