Anyone else feel: pressured?   confused?   cautious?   or consumed? –by the sudden Social Media Movement? This girl feels all of the above. For me, even Facebook was a four letter word and it took a friend’s fast as lightning typing skills and his refusal to hear the word no for me to even (unwillingly) […]

Yesterday, my boys finished their school year, making today our first official day of Summer Vacation. I’m relieved–no more early morning rush hours. I’m excited–summer means more opportunities for family fun. And I also admit I’m anxious.  I’m geared for productivity.  I like routine.  I like busy days of doing something. So lazy days of […]

I read an article on LifeHacker once giving tips on “How to Look Your Best In Photos.” This is a big deal. Those snapshots taken from 20 years ago–when you were at your heaviest or sporting your biggest hairstyle mistake–WILL come back to haunt you when you least expect it. So, like many LifeHacker postings, […]

When I worked on making over my front porch flowerpots, I tried several solutions. (Flowerpots Do Over front page) This one was the easiest and –I think–turned out to be the brightest surprise. [Tweet “Flowerpot Do Over-Just add Words!”] I simply added a little red spray paint, allowed it to dry, then used a few leftover […]

Everybody loves Jesus—or at least the idea of what they’ve made Him.  Most admire the historical Jesus rendered in kindness and compassion.  And everyone loves to quote that the truth shall set you free. I’ve known Jesus—from birth.  In my house, church wasn’t optional.  Even on rare occasions when we went on vacation, Mama would […]

Now that you have ONE SIDE OF YOUR WREATH ready, let’s move on to the other side! For this project, I was looking for something I could use for Memorial Day that would also be fun for early summer and all the way to the 4th of July. That’s why I used Easter/Spring colors for one […]

This reversible wreath is all about using what you already have and adding your own creativity. Before heading to the store and piling your cart with things you don’t need or can’t afford (this girl’s on a budget), rummage through your craft supplies and think outside the box for a new way to use them. […]

Now that you have your cardboard ring ready for your Reversible Wreath, it’s time to get creative and have fun. This is the step where you can experiment to create your own pattern–depending on the materials you have and the season or holiday you want to celebrate. DIY Wreath For All Occasions STEP TWO For this […]

Whether nonfiction or fiction, we all write truth. Whether stated in bold print or revealed through the world of our story, the reader leaves the page with our insight now attached to her own.  And whether or not our truth is The Truth, if written and shared, it will make a lasting impression on those […]