One of my treats is heading to a coffee shop at lunch time (or anytime!). It is a time to sit, not make conversation and do one of my favorite thing! Start a "to do" list. I also like to head to a coffee shop when I am off during the week to work. Write … Continue reading The ideal coffee shop
Life lessons – asking for what you need
This is a hard life lesson for me - I think this one stems back to childhood and just not feeling worthy enough. You know, if I'm not worthy than who an I to ask for anything or receive it for that matter. Watch your words adults! The thing with not asking for what we … Continue reading Life lessons – asking for what you need
Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women's Day ! I want to say since starting my blog I feel apart of a community of women (majority not all - you men are great also). There is sharing, support and encouragement in blogging. Connecting on Facebook groups to share each other's posts and lead us to each other's sites. All … Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day
A year of challenges – snail mail
I want to report on last month's challenge of spending less. January and February were overall good months for me spending wise. I kept track of every dollar spent. January was the better (cheaper) month but only because I bought less groceries. I did have one slip up in February when I went to IKEA. … Continue reading A year of challenges – snail mail
What caught my eye – favorites from the past month
I am having a hard time wrapping my head around March. Like, how did I get here? We haven't had a lot of snow this winter but brutal cold temperatures. Below is what caught my eye in the past month. Hope something catches your. I thought this was neat. Daily Dream Decor show us how to … Continue reading What caught my eye – favorites from the past month
52 List Project
A friend saw this book and immediately thought of me. I am a list person so this is right up my alley. She also bought one for herself so we could do it together this year. Of course, as soon as I received it I was all over it. 52 weeks!! That is so not … Continue reading 52 List Project
Don’t be rigid and brittle
Changes (in life) are not only possible and predictable, but to deny them is to be an accomplice to one's own unnecessary vegetation. by Gail Sheehy I am reading a daily meditation book and a few of … Continue reading Don’t be rigid and brittle
Dream House – Writing Prompt!!
I was just over to visit Lorna at Gin & Lemonade. After reading her post on accessible house-hunting and her writing prompt "dream house" I decided to tackle it. First off, not on topic, I spent many a lunch hour in coffee shops going over was it possible to purchase my own place. On my own. … Continue reading Dream House – Writing Prompt!!
Valentine’s Day – make it your day
Valentine's Day can be hard. We have so many expectations. Social media and the rest of the planet doesn't help with advertising roses, cards and taking your sweet heart out to dinner. What if you currently don't have a sweet heart? Does that mean you should keep your head down all day? Or maybe call … Continue reading Valentine’s Day – make it your day
A year of challenges – spending less
I decided to shake things up a bit in 2019. Not make year-long resolutions but break the year down into goals or challenges. Last month was self-care. Just slow down. I decided one way to do with was to use up bath products I have had in drawers for a while. This is me usually … Continue reading A year of challenges – spending less
