Day #304 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful that I'm all packed and ready for vacation. It's Friday, I'm all packed for vacation, and now I'm heading off to sleep, because we'll be hitting the road by 3 AM for our long drive. Ciao for now and Happy Friday! I'll be back tomorrow. Day … Continue reading Day #304 in A Year of Thanks

Some Family-Friendly Ideas for a Fun Night In Part 2: If you have children, do some coloring with them in coloring books or printable sheets. Create a family and/or friendship time capsule. Make friendship bracelets. Have a timed Lego-building competition. Organize an at-home treasure quest. Create a memory box with photos, awards, and mementos. Follow … Continue reading Day #304 in A Year of Positivity

Some Family-Friendly Ideas for a Fun Night In Sometimes, we just need to lighten up, let out the kid in us, and have some good ol' fashioned fun with family and friends. So, here is a 3-day mini-series with some fun ideas that you can use, or you can let it inspire you to come … Continue reading Day #303 in A Year of Positivity

Day #303 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful that Grams found our old Bop It toy, and that it still works! While I was working, Grams was going through one of her closets, looking for some duffel bags to use for our trip. I didn't know about this until later this evening, after we … Continue reading Day #303 in A Year of Thanks

Day #302 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for a new season of Chapstick. I've got a quirky habit of buying new Chapsticks whenever my set has been touched by a sinus infection so that I avoid re-gifting myself the same infection. So, I recently purchased a new set, and now my lips aren't … Continue reading Day #302 in A Year of Thanks

A Few Ways to Become More Confident Part 2: Being prepared for the unexpected, or even the expected, will help reduce anxiety. Practice gratitude to shift your mindset. Stay curious and keep learning. Accept that nobody is perfect, including you. Take care of your physical health. Volunteer or help others, as this will build self-worth. … Continue reading Day #302 in A Year of Positivity

A Few Ways to Become More Confident Part 1: Stand tall and maintain good posture. Speak clearly and avoid mumbling. Dress in a way that makes you feel good. Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Practice self-care regularly. Set small, achievable goals and crush them. Learn a new skill to build self-trust. Surround yourself … Continue reading Day #301 in A Year of Positivity

Day #301 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful we're closer than ever before while still the Lord tarries, and I'm thankful we get to continue to occupy until the Lord's soon return. You may have seen a post earlier today regarding my final day of thanks. Please disregard this post. It wasn't meant to … Continue reading Day #301 in A Year of Thanks

Day #300 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for water. Yes, I know I've probably said this before, but I don't care. I love water. I probably drink more water than most people. I try to ensure I'm not drinking so much that it would unbalance my electrolytes, though it's a far more refreshing … Continue reading Day #300 in A Year of Thanks

A Few Beautiful Ways to Live and Love Life to Its Fullest Part 3: Every now and again, be okay with doing nothing. Spend less time comparing yourself to others as best as you can. Celebrate your uniqueness. Cook food that brings people together. Connect deeply with people Keep putting time into pursuing your passions … Continue reading Day #300 in A Year of Positivity