This will be my last post of 2023 because I will not post in between Christmas and New Year's. But it is the end of another year! Time is such a funny thing in that it keeps moving whether or not you want it to. I want to take today and maybe slow down time … Continue reading A Wrap-up of 2023
2023
Challenge Your Thoughts
As the year wraps up to a close, I'm spending time to review and reflect some of the things I've learned this year and lessons I'll take with me to the future. I'll do this more in-depth next week as I wrap up the year in a whole. But I want to take today to … Continue reading Challenge Your Thoughts
Changing Course
Did you know that ships plot a course even before they leave port? They know the routes they're going to take. But sometimes it's necessary to change course. Life throws curveballs. Things don't work out. Passions, hobbies, and interests change. That's okay. Sometimes you as a person need to change course too. What's really cool, … Continue reading Changing Course
Put in the Work
Last week, I talked about projects and how they help you reach your goals. Projects are great! But today, I want to talk about the three steps to making those projects work for you, with the emphasis on being able to put in the work to accomplish the projects. The first step is that you … Continue reading Put in the Work
Projects
This year has and continues to be a lot. There are so many things always going on in my life. Some I talk about, and some I keep to myself. Some take a day and some take almost all year. I've also spent a lot of time this year working on goals. Some of the … Continue reading Projects
Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First
If you've ever been on a plane, you've probably heard the title of today's blog. "In the event of an emergency, please put on your own oxygen mask before helping others with theirs." That sentence isn't just good for planes, but it's also good for life as well. I don't like to make assumptions, but … Continue reading Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First
Creating Routines
October was such a hectic month! There were many good things. But I actually missed my blog anniversary, which is crazy! I am so thankful for the continued support throughout the years, and I work to always provide you with stories, recipes, lessons, and relevant advice. I don't know if I would still be writing … Continue reading Creating Routines
The History of Halloween
Happy Halloween! This is one of my favorite holidays! I recently did a deep dive into the history and origins of Halloween, and I want to share that information because I feel it's mostly unknown. This means it's time for another history lesson! Halloween started as the Celtic new year festival called Samhain (Saw-win) in … Continue reading The History of Halloween
10 Practical Tips for Cooking
I love to be in the kitchen! I love to make food for myself and for the people I love. Whether cooking or baking, if it involves being in the kitchen and creating something new, it's exciting for me. It has been said that cooking is an art, and baking is a science. That is … Continue reading 10 Practical Tips for Cooking
Being a Maid of Honor
My older sister got married over a week ago! (That's why there was no post last week). I was so fortunate to be able to be right by her side as her maid of honor. The wedding itself is more her story, so I want to offer my perspective and some advice for someone who … Continue reading Being a Maid of Honor