My future is just like yours, a blank canvas. What am I going to stand up and live for? I have no idea what is coming my way, but I believe it’s going to be good. Good in what way- every way because I believe what happens to me can always be used for […]
After getting a new perspective on life, I started to wonder what it was that made people happy? I know that I am a happier person after having gone through bumps along the journey. How could that be? Studies show that only 50% of our happiness and optimism are determined by our genes, and 10% […]
I didn’t even realize it for months, but I was trying to control everything around me once my husband passed away. Then once I realized it, I didn’t understand it. I’m not a controlling person, so why was I trying to control people and situations, and circumstances? Here’s what it is- I felt such a […]
Is everything easier today than when I was young? Or is it how the world works now? I remember grandpa telling ushow he used to have to walk up hill both ways. In the snow. At 5am. To go to work before school. How is that possible to go up hill both ways? Have the […]
We often have fish for dinner and I haven’t found a tartar sauce recipe that I love, so I found one to make myself and this one is simple and GOOD! TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE 1 cup Mayonnaise (or substitute with sour cream, pesto, greek yogurt, or make your own – below) 2 TBSP lemon juice […]
I’m going back in time to the 70’s when my mom used to make us Creamed Tuna on Toast. I remembered this recipe the other day, created a recipe and made a batch in 15 minutes. SUPER easy and my kids even ate it! It’s a great way to use up the tuna sitting in […]
The heart is an amazing organ. It does have physical pain. When my husband died, my heart hurt. It felt like it was bleeding– physically painful. I would hold my hands over my heart and tell it, “It’s okay. Please hang in there!” Oh, it hurt so bad. I had heard that someone’s heart can […]
Matt was teaching me how to ride the moped the other day and I was realizing I need to have better balance. You can see from the picture that Rachelle and Melissa have way better balance and they are young! I need to get better balance not only physically, but in every other way- emotionally, […]
Another ah-ha moment! My mother-in-law asked why my brown sugar was in the freezer?! I have been doing this for the past 15 + years of my life and forgot that this could be something to share. This is one of the best FOOD tips of my life. It makes my life so much easier. […]
This is one of our family favorites. It is one of my favorites because it takes only 4 ingredients and 2 minutes to put it together! Let’s get this done! You can put it in the crock pot on low for the day or in the oven at 350 for 1 hour. ~ 4 chicken […]
I saw this picture in my mind the other day. A clear glass vase with no cracks, no blemishes, just pure and clear. Then I pictured this mosaic vase I have in my home. It used to be clear without blemishes, then some color and dimensions were added. Each of the pieces on here are […]
Something grabbed my attention last week when we were on an airplane. As always, right when we got in our seats, the flight attendant was giving out instructions on how to use the equipment in an emergency. I looked around to see that nobody was really paying attention. I’m surprised I was because I had […]
I have been through some things in life and needed some time to think through– like YEARS to process! I didn’t even realize until now that we created a homemade cocoon. A safe house. One that only the people who live here could be inside. Matt and I with our children- learning and growing. So […]
Once in a while, things happen that make me stop in my tracks. Yesterday I went to Rachelle’s bedroom and told her to hurry and clean her room. Instantly I was drawn back 17 years ago… We were all in the minivan getting ready to go to a violin lesson. Jeremy was 3 years old […]
Water has always been my beverage of choice, but some days I feel like I should be drinking way more of it. This week I have made it a daily goal. Sounds like a pretty easy goal… NOT. How can I forget to drink water? If I’m thirsty, I have a sip and think that’s […]
