Even before your eyes open in the morning, what are your first conscious thoughts? Do you start thinking about what’s on your to-do list? Do you begin to worry about situations in your life? Do you start the process of getting stressed about what’s on your plate? Let me show you how just three … [Read more...] about Three Minutes Can Change Your Day
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How to Change the Atmosphere in Your Life
Our master bathroom has a jacuzzi bathtub, one of those deep tubs with jets. Although I don't use it often enough, it's a great stress reliever and relaxer: just fill with warm water, turn on the jets and relax. Bonus points for candles and a bottle of water to sip. The bubbling warm water … [Read more...] about How to Change the Atmosphere in Your Life
How to Stop Feeling Busy All the Time
Being busy is almost a badge of honor these days. It's fashionable to complain about it on social media, and talk about it with a loud sigh while standing in line with a friend. Believe me, I was skilled in blaming lots of stress on being busy. But after many years of wearing the "busy badge," I've … [Read more...] about How to Stop Feeling Busy All the Time
Bedroom Home Office Makeover
For years I worked at home in a corner of the living room, at a desk bought from a garage sale. We still had 8 kids at home and the youngest two were preschoolers. I needed to keep an eye on them so I worked in the midst of everything going on. Years passed, we moved, and for a few brief months I … [Read more...] about Bedroom Home Office Makeover
Overcoming a Hard Childhood: My Story, Part 1
I was fifteen the last time I was beaten. The burger joint where I worked part-time closed late. There were hours of cleaning equipment and mopping floors to finish the day. My shift was supposed to end earlier in the evening but someone didn't show up for work so I had to close. It must have been … [Read more...] about Overcoming a Hard Childhood: My Story, Part 1
Some of Our Favorite Books to Read Aloud
Reading aloud is one of my favorite parts of family life and homeschooling. We've made many a good memory curled up together with a great book, even during all the years of being interrupted by noisy toddlers and diaper changes. There have been times when my children stared at me when I choked … [Read more...] about Some of Our Favorite Books to Read Aloud
