A goal is a dream upon which one acts.The First Step in goal setting is to decide which dream you'd like to turn into a goal and eventually a reality. Then figure out if this goal is: Short-Term - something that can be accomplished within a day or week Daily or Weekly To-Do List Intermediate - something that will take longer than a week but typically a couple months Canning or preserving items from your garden Long-Term - Buying a house or going on a dream vacationA daily To-Do list is a great way to k...
I'd like to start with a personal note by saying, "Happy Father's Day, Dad!"Father's Day is a time to reflect on the men who have made us who you are today. These men may not have been our dad and they might not have even been a dad. They did, however, play an important role in our life. Sometimes we are molded by a smile or a few words of encouragement. Sometimes it is a hug.Who are fathers? Are all fathers dads? No. They can be Coaches, Teachers, Big Brothers, Supervisors, Neighbors, Uncles, Strangers....
I am an avid reader.I wasn't always a reader. I'll bet that there are a lot of people out there like me, though.Since graduating from high school, I went on to college and became hooked on books. I literally have at two or three books going at all times. Now, with options like the original hand-held hard or paperback books there are audio - cassette, CD, MP3, iTunes; electronic books provided by Kindle, Nook, e-Pub, and so many other juicy options.Where do I get my books? Local bookstore, library, Amazon...
Sweet and Spicy NutsI love it when a recipe actually works. Not only that it works but EVERYONE loves it. That's the case with these sweet and spicy nuts. Chris Nease of Celebrations at Home shared an incredible recipe for Sweet and Spicy Pecans that I've made several times over now.I tend to use whatever nuts that are in the house and each batch has turned out perfectly. I follow the recipe verbatim except for the nut selection. I'm not going to take credit for the recipe so you'll need to be sure to vi...
"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" Your wedding day is a reflection of you and the life you live. You are intelligent and savvy. You could take the easy road and buy everything but you want your day to be personal and one that you along with everyone else will remember.While you are creating a day that will be forever memorable, how about taking a trip down a local thrift store aisle. Put on your DIY hat and see all the possibilities. Thinking about things that will work d...
Do you LOVE chocolate? (I do! I do!) How about Dark Chocolate? (Absolutely, without a question!!!) Now, if you combine your love of chocolate with the deliciousness of Sea Salt along with the all-time favorite movie watching snack - Popcorn, then you have a snack that everyone will LOVE.The first time I made this, it was meant to be as a hostess gift. Guess what?! My lovely and oh so sexy Husband and I ate the entire first batch! Can you say "Oink!"? But we only tasted it one kernel at a time. We ratione...
I received another amazing email just in time to share for Mother's Day. I've titled this post "A Mother's Love" in honor of all mothers. Clinging on for dear life to the side of a vertical cliff, the tiny lion cub cries out pitifully for help. His mother arrives at the edge of the precipice with three other lionesses and a male. The females start to clamber down together but turn back daunted by the sheer drop. Eventually one single factor determines which of them will risk her life t...
Have you heard about HouseParty? If you haven't, let me tell you a little about them. HouseParty works with various companies such as Redbook Magazine, L'Oreal Paris, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Seagram's Escapes, Atkins, and so many more. Oh, the author Debbie Macomber even had an event earlier this year through HouseParty.What happens, is you sign up to become a host and then submit an application (answer a short survey) for a particular party you would like to host. Then get active and cross your fingers. Th...
What is your first impression of a home when you see a wreath hanging on the front door? Do you get a warm and fuzzy feeling of welcome? Does it feel as if it beckons you to celebrate?I have this thing about homes with wreaths. This is part of the voyeuristic side of me coming out. When I'm out driving around or walking, I will often stop and take a picture of the door. Do you do that? Please tell me I'm not the only one who takes pictures of other people's doors or lawns. Okay, that sentence sounded a l...
The Makings of Substance of Living Homemade Shower CleanerI've been using my homemade laundry detergent for about a year now and absolutely love how my clothes come out nice and clean. I also use vinegar to clean my windows, stainless steel appliances, and use it to eliminate any funky odors like paint around the house. Another secret use for vinegar is to place it in shallow bowls around a room if there are smokers. Fortunately we don't have smokers in our home so we don't need to eliminate that odorife...
