The One Rule You Need to Get Through Hard Times
You can’t do it all, it turns out. Or if even you could, you probably shouldn’t. There is one rule you can follow to make it through the hard times, though. Between you, your family, your job, your hobbies and…
How to Stop Comparing
You know how siblings sometimes compete? Did you ever want to beat your sibling or best friend or even your enemy at something? You know you shouldn’t compare, but it’s just so hard! How do you stop comparing?! I have…
How to Wear What You Already Have and Look Great
You want to look and feel great, but you don’t want to spend more money. Or you already have an overflowing closet and nothing seems to look good. I’ve spent more time than I’d care to admit to shopping for…
Six Worthwhile Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
What are you doing with your tax refund this year? A few years ago I wanted to splurge with my tax refund. I was doing a pretty good job saving money and had cleared away all debt except my mortgage,…
We Need Each Other
Do you feel lonely? Do you wish someone would come up and give you a hug and tell you it’s going to be okay? When was the last time you went up to someone and did just that? When I…
8 Unexpected Benefits of a Walking Adventure
Take a break today and go on an adventure. If you happen to have a toddler around to do it with, all the better. It turns out walking has amazing key benefits that should get you getting your shoes and…
You Are Enough. You Are God’s Masterpiece.
This morning started with tears. Have you ever had those days? I consider myself a strong woman. I can take the hits. Be flexible enough to accommodate life and all its curveballs. I don’t need sunshine every day. But I,…
Less IS More (How Getting Rid of Stuff Changed My Life)
You’ve seen or heard about this Tidying Up show. Maybe even read Marie Condo’s book. And the concept of minimalism has been floating around for long enough you’ve considered trying it. Less is more and all that jazz. But honestly,…
How to Say No Politely and Effectively
Volunteers are needed for the employee engagement committee at work, and your boss asks you if you’re interested. But you already are on the employee holiday committee, the quality engagement team and frankly, you really need some time to get…
Easy Ways to Add Veggies to Your Diet
Unless you’re on a crazy diet, pretty much everyone agrees that vegetables are an important part of your diet. Vegetables are full of nutrients, lighter on calories, fats, sugars and carbohydrates (yeah, everything that tastes good!) and you NEED them!…