Burning Bridges

by | Jan 9, 2014 | Life Issues, Trends

Earlier today, a friend posted a link on Facebook with a stance that I totally disagree with, and the rest of the morning I found myself arguing in my mind against their stance. Over and over it continues to roll around in my brain while I try to rebuttal what has...

I’m a Recovering Perfectionist

by | Jan 6, 2014 | Relationships

I am a recovering perfectionist. And though I try to stifle the impulse, sometimes I’m reminded of it. Take the other day, for instance — I watch in slow motion as the Tupperware bowl of large, child-sized buttons falls off the table. They scatter, rolling...

Chronicles of Change

by | Jan 6, 2014 | Faith

It’s the end of an era: the last time it will be this way. And I had to spend some time capturing my final thoughts and remembering. The time had come to pack up Christmas for the last time with our family unit as it has always been – mom, dad, and three sons. Next...

I Don’t Do New Years Resolutions

by | Jan 2, 2014 | Health and Wellness

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions. Sure, I’d like to lose 10 pounds, be more organized, plan better, and learn new skills (quilting and a foreign language are always at the top of my list). I’ve just never been one to follow through beyond January 31...

Simple Spice Storage

by | Jan 2, 2014 | DIY

Our Guest Contributor, Angie Jakubiec, is a wife and mother to three children. Although she has enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom for the past 13 years, she is considering returning to her former role in elementary special education. Angie and her family attend a local...