Last week I was involved in a conversation regarding Valentine’s Day. A woman made the comment, “As a single person, Valentine’s Day is not my favorite.” My heart broke for her. I could hear the loneliness in her words. But then a remarkable thing happened. The entire conversation group rallied around her and began to…
Six Genius (but practical) Ways to Organize Your Pantry
Pantries. Can we all just take a moment and reflect on the no-win situation they create? On one hand, we must have a place to store our canned goods and pantry items. On the other hand, having (and keeping) an organized pantry is quite the struggle. That’s why we need good, but practical, pantry organization…
FIVE Ways To Improve Your Life Today
Do you remember the feeling you’d get in school when the teacher gave you a pop-quiz? I wasn’t the best student and I HATED the pop-quiz. Of course, I am a perfectionist at heart, and those little quizzes always made me so anxious! Well, this isn’t that kind of pop-quiz, but it will have you…
Seven Easy Ways to Transform Your Evening Cleanup Routine
The sun set around 5:30 and we had just finished dinner. It had been a long day, my back was tired, and I was feeling less than motivated to clean up our dinner dishes. Do you know what I’m talking about? That feeling of dread? The thought of having to do one. more. chore. I’d…
Valentine’s Day: Speak the Language of Love
We are just 10 short days away from Valentine’s Day. It feels as if we just put away all the Christmas decor and have settled into our New Year’s resolutions. I do love Valentine’s Day, though. It isn’t just a day, but rather a whole season itself. There is something refreshing about all the pinks…