Encouragement and Prayer

It has been an rough few weeks, and the encouragement and prayers of my friends has been vital. It made me think of how we impact each other, and how truly important our friends are in the grand scheme of things. Our good friends really do impact us in vital ways. And for that we Read More …

Funny Texas Stereotypes

There are a lot of stereotypes about Texas out there. And, having roots in Texas, I can attest to the fact that some of them are way off. While, on the other hand, some are pretty spot on! But, in general, they’re all pretty funny when you stop and think about it. Take for instance Read More …

Prayer of Serenity

The “prayer of serenity” has a lot of memories for me. My Granny had a scroll calendar that hung in her hallway. On the back was the serenity prayer. After the “year” was over, you could turn it backwards to display the prayer. And that is exactly what my Granny did. So, over the years, Read More …

Amazon’s Hidden Discounts 19.3

I just realized its been a while since I’ve shared some of Amazon’s hidden deals. Plus, its the 5th Friday, which means some of us may have an extra paycheck this month. Woohooo!!! As you may recall, back in April I featured some hidden deals offered on Amazon. There were some pretty awesome deals available then. That Read More …

Sunflowers & Girl Time

Ahhh….sunflowers are almost as beautiful as my girlfriends. Almost. But, Not quite. What makes me compare the two? I’m glad you asked! Girl Time Away Last week I went out of town with a few girlfriends. We were definitely in need of some quality girl time. And what better way to enjoy each other than Read More …

Random Thoughts 19.3

Oh my goodness, peoples, my thoughts have been jumping all over the place this week! Its like thoughts arising completely irrationally. Well, about as irrational as finding a pineapple along your path. Weird. And random, right?! Therefore, it’s obviously time for another Random Thoughts post. Buckle up! This could become a blender of weirdness as Read More …

Medallion vs Mandala ~ What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a mandala and a medallion? (They look the same to me!) This is a question that’s popped up in my head from time to time over the last year or so. It recently struck me again. Then I realized there may be others out there that would appreciate a little clarification Read More …

Brownies ~ The Best Recipe & A Family Favorite

Someone suggested I share a recipe and these brownies were the first to come to mind. They are absolutely delicious! Seriously. And they can easily be adjusted for a gluten free option as well. What could be better than that?! How This Recipe for Brownies found me… Way back in my teens I attended a Read More …

Caution. Proceed With Caution

Have you ever faced a time when it became abundantly clear you must proceed with caution? You know, when everything on the whole seems to be going along just fine. Everything. Yet, there still seems to be some niggling undercurrent that you simply cannot seem to put your finger on. And, that niggling feeling will Read More …

Basic Budget Planning & Tips

Budgeting is always important when planning your finances. Yes, you may reach a point where your income grows to allow more wiggle room within your budget. But, still, everyone should have a general idea of how their inflows and outflows compare from year to year, month to month, or even week to week. Having a Read More …