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Motivational Monday: Embracing the Rain

Monday, April 7, 2025

Happy Monday! As we begin this week, you might notice the rain falling outside, the gray skies overhead, and perhaps a bit of a dreary mood creeping in. It’s easy to feel down when the weather is gloomy, but today, let’s take a moment to shift our perspective and find the hidden beauty in these rainy days.Just like in life, not every day is filled with sunshine and clear skies. Sometimes, we’re f…

National Library Day

Sunday, April 6, 2025

It was a rainy day in September of 1988 that started my love of reading. We had our special classes; gym,art, music, and library. We would sit in a circle on a carpet while the librarian would read a…

Self Care

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Happy Saturday to all our readers. How was your week? Mine has been a bit stressful with work and other commitments but I read online today is National Body Care Day. I'm working on a full body c…

My Most Loved/ Hated Easter Candies

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Easter Candy is abundant in my office right now! For the last two weeks, our church has collected candy and fun toys for our annual church egg hunt, which is held in two Saturdays.

Why Can't We Be Friends: Companion Gardening

Friday, March 28, 2025

Why Can't We Be Friends?: Guide to Companion Gardening Pexels/ Mali Maeder Who knew your garden could turn back into high school cliques? Did you know that where you plant each vegetable, herb, f…

Stay Joyful While in the Darkness: Purchase "When Skies Aren't Blue"

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

In case your tradition does not celebrate it, we are currently in the season of Lent. Lent, originally meat as the time new Christians studied before being baptized on Easter, is also a season of lam…

Let's Talk About Foodie Apps!

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Is this week getting you down? Maybe you did remember to through the chicken and veggies in the crackpot, but if Tuesday has caught you without dinner plans, it might be time to contemplate which tak…

Elevate Your Celebration: Engaging Party Activities to Delight Your Guests

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Planning a memorable party involves curating activities that resonate with your guests, ensuring they leave with lasting impressions. Incorporating a mix of interactive and entertaining elements can …

Helping Your Child Through Substance Abuse and Percocet Withdrawal: A Parent's Guide

Monday, March 24, 2025

I magine this: You notice your child, once vibrant and engaged, is now withdrawn and secretive. Their grades are slipping, and you find strange pills in their room. Could it be substance abuse? This i…

Let's Explore Together

Friday, March 21, 2025

My family was fortunate enough to spend a few days in the gorgeous Smoky Mountains last week. We packed up the car after church on Sunday, and headed up I-40 through Western NC until we reached charm…

Wordless Wednesday: Start Something

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Happy Wednesday! We're ready to enjoy spring, so we're getting our seeds started for our late spring and summer garden beds. I have the best helpers around!