Be Genuine and Let Your Light Shine!
I have been feeling lately that time is ticking by way too fast for my liking. My days are pretty routine. Weekday alarm at 6 AM, get the kids up and off to school, work 8 hours (sometimes up to 12 hours!) at my day job, cook, eat, sleep…. repeat,Continue Reading
Today I Leapt Towards My Goals! And You Can Too!
So, that 30 Day December Challenge I made myself? 7 out of 30. Yup, I failed! 🙁 Of course I am disappointed that I did not accomplish what I set out to do. Then again I DID write and post seven times. It is better than nothing! Could I haveContinue Reading
Joys of the Season – December Challenge / Post 7 – Forgiveness
What does forgiveness have to with the Holidays? Everything! In my opinion it matters more this year than any other. To be honest, I was off my game today. The anxiety of waiting for Covid test results and worriying over my unwell child left me critical of someone important toContinue Reading
Joys of the Season – December Challenge / Post 6 – Stocking Stuffers
Christmas Stockings… Don’t you just love them! It was always a tradition in my house for everyone to inspect their “Santa” stockings before opening their larger presents. What I noticed is that everyone really enjoyed receiving their small fun gifts. Here is a list of ideas for kids, teens andContinue Reading
Joys of the Season – December Challenge / Post 5 – Village Lights
If ever you feel a little blah and are in need of some holiday magic, I highly recommend going for a walk and taking in the splendor of all beautiful lights! This evening I went for a walk in my area and took some pictures to share. Enjoy! May theContinue Reading
Joys of the Season – December Challenge / Post 4 – Festive Soups
Who doesn’t love a good healthy soup, especially when they can warm you up on a cold day, taste so yummy, and look so festive! Making a large batch can become an excellent family meal when adding a side of bakery bread or speciality loaves (olive bread is AMAZING!). ThisContinue Reading
Joys of the Season – December Challenge / Post 3 – Favorite Movies
When I was a child my sisters and I so looked forward to watching some of the holiday classic movies on TV. This meant that Christmas was just around the corner. From Frosty The Snowman and How The Grinch Stole Christmas, to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and my childhood favourite,Continue Reading
Joys of the Season – December Challenge / Post 2 – Favorite Tunes
Hello! Wouldn’t you agree that there is nothing better to brighten your spirit than a festive holiday song? Some classic songs take us back to our Chrismases as children and others remind us warmly of people, places, parties, etc. I love to listen to holiday music while baking, trimming theContinue Reading
Joys of the Season – December Challenge / Post 1 – Generosity
Hello There! It’s that lovely time of year when we make lists, check them twice, and buy gifts for those who are a bit naughty and others really nice. Why? Because the commercials tell us to! Hahaha.. Funny yet true! I am sure many of us do genuinely love toContinue Reading
Joys of the Season – December Challenge / Introduction
Hello Everyone, I have been wanting to write about Joy for some time and with the holiday season upon us, what better time to start! So here begins another challenge…. Over 30 posts through the month on December! To be honest, if I don’t put this goal out into theContinue Reading