“Each year more than 40 million Americans will suffer with an anxiety disorder and over 20 million will suffer from some type of depressive illness.” ~www.freedomfromfear.org That is one of the many staggering statistics being brought to light this week for National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week. Although this is a wonderful event to help […]
Forgiving Our Mothers
My mom was far from the checkered dress and pearl wearing mothers of black and white TV programs. I did not come home to her anxiously awaiting me with a plate of after-school snacks and a ready ear to listen to my day’s events. Although she was married to three different men before I graduated […]
Changed and Transformed
My anxiety has been through the roof lately. Two weeks ago, I took a trip to Disney with my husband and son. On the way home, I could barely help drive thanks to the panic that overtook my body and mind throughout the 17-hour car ride. I ended up driving a total of about 3 […]
DIY Resurrection Garden
A couple of months ago, my mom sent me a picture of a beautiful Easter Garden which I promptly pinned to recreate. I planned to do this in early March so I could use actual grass seed and watch it grow across my miniature garden. Please check out The Frugal Homemaker’s Tutorial for great tips […]
Easter Subway Art
It has been exactly one month since I have created anything. I’m thrilled to be back with this fun Easter Subway Art describing the real reason for celebrating this meaningful holiday. Right click on the image below and choose Save Image As. Save to your computer and open in any preview software to print. The […]
How to Stop Emotional Eating
I am an emotional eater. For as long as I can remember, I have used food to numb me from the stresses of life. My constant need for sweet treats is my way out. I completely relate to Lysa TerKeurst’s thoughts on this struggle in her book Made to Crave: “I’ve realized when the desire for […]
