Oddly enough, the week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorite weeks of the year. It’s a time of closing out the old and bringing in the new, for both physical spaces and mental spaces. The physical requires manually taking down, putting away and setting back up. One example is taking down Christmas decor,…
The great thing, if one can, is to stop regarding all the unpleasant things as interruptions of one’s “own,” or “real” life. The truth is of course that what one calls the interruptions are precisely one’s real life – the life God is sending one day by day. ~ C.S. Lewis This quote is so…
Life is humming along smoothly and you’re feeling pretty efficient. The laundry is almost caught up and you’re finally getting the hang of meal planning. You’ve even managed to keep some semblance of order in your bedroom. Best of all, your schedule is helping you stay productive and still have some personal time. As…
Do-It-Yourself Treatment for Dry Winter Hands by Charlotte Siems Dry, rough hands are uncomfortable any time of the year, but winter cold can make the problem worse. Give your poor hands a treat and a jumpstart towards healing with this easy “spa treatment” for your hands. Use your favorite brands for the following ingredients: …