The Little Things Make a Difference in Your Home Atmosphere
T-Tapp Journey: Just Wish I’d Known by Charlotte Siems You know the old sayings: “Hindsight is 20/20. “ “If only I knew then what I know now.” We could say that about many of life’s journeys, including marriage and parenthood. It’s also true for any other life-changing experience, especially one that takes time and a…
Easy Steps to Your T-Tapp Victory by Charlotte Siems Having grown up in a TV-and-movie culture, we’ve lost perspective on time. We expect instant results, and if not instant, at least in two weeks. When we start doing T-Tapp, if our inch loss isn’t what we expected at the end of two or three weeks…
Three boxes of books, a set of bunk beds, bags of clothing and shoes, toys, sheets and comforters left our house last week. And we don’t even miss them. It started with an item on my to-do list: put away last year’s school books and shelve next year’s books. While dusting books, cleaning…
Thoughts, Attitude and Molasses by Charlotte Siems Chicken Taco Soup was bubbling in the crockpot and the homemade cornbread batter was being whisked in the bowl. Company would arrive within the hour, and the table was already set with a cloth, candles and a pretty ivy centerpiece. Then came a sudden noise from the pantry—what…
This is a novel recipe for easy Peanut Butter Cookies. Speaking of cookies, I wish I had a dollar for every cookie I’ve baked over the last 30 years. I know you’re supposed to be efficient and bake cookies in bulk, but we usually make a half-batch at a time and eat them fresh…
On Not Reaching Your T-Tapp Goals by Charlotte Siems It was a beautiful spring day. The sun was shining warmly and the trees were covered with a mist of new leaves. Easter was just around the corner and it was time to go shopping for a new spring dress for church. The mall was crowded with shoppers as…
What a great post. Loved the story too!
It’s so easy to just work hard and forget about looking after yourself, or the ones you love!
Love this post–you are so true your home is your sanctuary–your escape from the outside world. It also should embody a feeling of serenity and peace for anyone who enters. When you have children, it can be so hard to keep a home feeling this way, but if we want to keep our own souls nourished, it must be done. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing Charlotte. Your post today reminded me of the importance of a happy and harmonious home and how to make it that way. It was a reminder I very much needed. Have a great day. : )
Thank you! Glad to give a reminder (I need them, too)!