My daughter recently found several necklaces on Pinterest with 398.2, which represents Fairy Tales in the Dewey Decimal system. She has always been a big fan of these stories, but has a renewed interest from her favorite show, Once Upon A Time. I was able to make this necklace for under $6! All the supplies […]
Lose the Negativity
I come from a long line of negative, self-defeating women. We can turn a beautiful, bright summer day into a dark, dreary afternoon with a few quick, random thoughts. Our minds have an omnipotent power over us that we can’t seem to free ourselves from. I’m beginning to see traces of this life-draining personality flaw […]
Resolutions 2014
Every year I take part in the age-old custom of resolution creation. Unfortunately, they are almost always the same, which means I did not reach them the year before. This year is different… It is not different because I have all new resolutions, although there are a few fresh on the list. 2014 will be […]
Finding My Father
I sat crying while he packed his belongings into brown cardboard boxes. He didn’t say a word. I whispered, “Don’t ever forget me.” It was the only time I ever saw my dad cry. Tears streamed down his face as he tried to convince me my fears were unwarranted. They weren’t. He quickly forgot all […]
Personalized Teacher Gifts
These cute, monogrammed candy dishes are easy to make, personalized gifts for teachers, neighbors, or anyone else on your Christmas list. I purchased a variety of glass containers and candlestick holders at Hobby Lobby: Using Amazing Goop Craft Glue, attach the glass containers to the candlestick holders. Allow to dry completely. You may want to […]
His Grace Covers
This week’s topic is incredibly difficult for me to share. We are to discuss a time we blew it and how God’s grace and mercy saved us. I have so very many of those times in my past (and present). I really wanted to write about how I haven’t been inside my church building in […]
