I try to do a handprint/footprint project with my kids for each HoLiDaY or SeAsOn. I started them shortly after my son turned one and have continued since. It is FuN to look back and see how their hands and feet have grown and the projects make great decorations and gifts. You can find tonsContinue reading “Handprint Memories”
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Marriage Can Taste Like Vinegar
{With the support and approval of my husband, I am sharing this with you. Thanks Babe.} Two weeks ago Doug went on a hunting trip with his college buddies. I am rarely eXciTed when he tells me he is going to be gone for 3 days, especially since his job requires him to travel soContinue reading “Marriage Can Taste Like Vinegar”
Biggest Bang For Your Buck {Take Stock}
From time to time its good for us to TaKe StOcK of our life. Where we’ve been and where we’re going. What has worked and what has failed. What stays and what goes. I find the end of the year is a good time for this. January one is synonymous with new BegiNniNgs. And here is the questionContinue reading “Biggest Bang For Your Buck {Take Stock}”
Pastor D.J.’s Playbook #17 {Play Hard/Play Nice}
The Suede Sofa KiNdnEss ChaLLenGe: Want joy this season? Then pLaNt the “seed” of joy in someone else’s life. You do reap what you sow, afterall! Here is our challenge to you: Do two things this holiday season (things that you don’t normally do) for people who have no way of paying you back. If thisContinue reading “Pastor D.J.’s Playbook #17 {Play Hard/Play Nice}”
{Skinny Jeans!}
When it comes to “SkiNnY JeAnS” on people there are two categories (in my opinion). Those who look great in them and those who don’t. I’m not being negative, just ReAliStiC. You find out what looks good on you and then go with it and when I initially tried on skinny jeans a couple of years ago IContinue reading “{Skinny Jeans!}”
Countdown To Christmas!!
Let the countdown begin! If you don’t have Michael Buble’s new Christmas CD, we highly recommend getting it! If you need a fun and enjoyable gift for give a friend, give it! His music will light up your holiday and get the season off to the right start! (I get goosebumps every time I watch this trailer…am IContinue reading “Countdown To Christmas!!”
From Pastor D.J.’s Playbook {Play #56 – The Busted Play}
Put On Your Big Girl Panties And Deal With It
Growing up I was extremely lucky as far as my weight was concerned. I was able to eat whatever I wanted and whenever I wanted and never gained a pound. I didn’t worry about my clothes fitting and I didn’t think twice about wearing a bikini to the beach. By age 25 I got married,Continue reading “Put On Your Big Girl Panties And Deal With It”
From the Confessional: Eating, Weight and Self-Image
Have you ever found that no matter what “wEiGht” you are, you find yourself either struggling with food, unsatisfied with some area of your body, or feel overwhelmed with pressure to stay skinny after you lost weight (especially if people noticed and made a big deal about it!)? The more women I talk to, theContinue reading “From the Confessional: Eating, Weight and Self-Image”
{Peace With Food}
This past April, on the Suede Sofa, Lara and I began a 6-month challenge encouraging our readers to pursue a dream or a goal. My PeRsOnaL ChAllEnGe was to have PeAcE WiTh FoOd. I’ll have to admit, although the challenge ended October 1st, I’m still working on that. In fact, this has been a work in progress forContinue reading “{Peace With Food}”
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