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Slow Down Slow Down

Photo courtesy of Phil Dokas on Flikr Our fast pace of living takes its toil.  Anxiety rises as we try to answer all the demands that inundate us each day.  The world bombards us with information from the moment we get up to the moment we go to bed.  Most of our time “sleeping” is spent tossing and turning, running through the day’s... [Read more of this post]

Defining ourselves Defining ourselves

Picture courtesy of sAeroZar on Flickr Let’s face it.  Life throws experiences at us every day.  When we let that experience define as a whole, we limit any potential for growth.  A blogger posted her bio.  A mum with kids, one on the way, her mother died unexpectedly, her brother committed suicide shortly after.  I felt her sadness and I... [Read more of this post]

A Little Inspiration from Nature A Little Inspiration from Nature

The Epitome of Spring Our Valentine Tree Flowers from Heaven This little Sunflower forgot to come last summer. Blossoms for the Bees Have a great day!  Read More →

Dear Santa, my Grown Up Wish List Dear Santa, my Grown Up Wish List

Dear Santa I haven’t written you a letter in a long time.  My kids wrote their Santa letters to you tonight, and I thought I should too.  I know you can’t make all my dreams come true, but I hope you take serious consideration of my list. I wish for: My kids health and safety.  They have so much to offer.  Let them have the chance to grow,... [Read more of this post]

Thanks! Thanks!

courtesy of CW8647 on Flickr I will keep this short and sweet. Thanks for - My kids My hubby Estelle Ginger my family new learning experiences Mr. Putters my awesome friends  Read More →

Lucky, Grateful and Thankful Lucky, Grateful and Thankful

I try to be thankful for what I have every day but it can be hard when you are in the middle of it all, paying bills, rushing to work, etc.  I have had a couple of really yucky years to be quite honest.  People often tell me how glamorous my life looks and I look at them like they are crazy.  Oh yes, being a single mom living in the most expensive... [Read more of this post]

Why dating sucks Why dating sucks

One of my friends is a serial dater. I won’t call her out here but she knows it. She actually enjoys dating. Meeting new people, going to dinner. Maybe I am not good at small talk. I have never liked “dating” for the sake of finding a companion. The awkward beginnings. The bad dinners where the guy spends the entire evening... [Read more of this post]

Holiday gift giving during a recession Holiday gift giving during a recession

Photo courtesy of japi14 on Flickr Here it is once again -Toys R Us has sent out it’s 2009 Toy Book officially heralding the Holiday season.  You might be wondering how to fulfill those wish lists when your credit cards are already reaching their limits.  Well, I have a few ideas that might make the gift giving season a little easier on the... [Read more of this post]

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