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NONCASH Charitable Donations –tax info–

NONCASH Charitable Donations –tax info– We live in a “throw away” society. I personally feel satisfaction when I can donate something of value that can be used by someone else. I usually take between a...

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Drink Water!

Drink Water! “Water (check out the link) is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water...

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Halloween festivities aren’t always the joy of a child’s life

As fun as Halloween is for many children, not all of them enjoy the festivities.  Have a look at my grandson:  Halloween festivities aren’t always the joy of a child’s lifeThe post Halloween...

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Viking Dinner – Fun Dinner Idea

Viking Dinner - It is great fun to throw the kids for a loop once in a while. Try something really out of the ordinary. The kids love the unexpected. When the normal is, mom cajoling for chores to be...

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How do you use your time?

How do you use your time? What direction are you going?   Consider the statement,  “Be effective as opposed to efficient.”   Neil A. Maxwell said, “The scriptural advice, “Do not run faster or labor...

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Amazing Dendrites

Amazing Dendrites can help the body’s ability to remember and perform. The coolest thing is that you can build those dendrites easily. By doing something new or out of the ordinary for yourself you...

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A Happy Marriage

A Happy Marriage Before you were married (those of you who are married), did you ever think two people could be so different?  What’s not to love about shopping? Did you know there was such a thing as...

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Mind, Body, and Spirit

Mind, Body, and Spirit When considering wellbeing, think of your physical, emotional and spiritual self as a 3 legged stool. When one of those aspects of your life is off balance you are going to fall....

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Oatmeal Waffles-Really?

Oatmeal Waffles-Really? This may sound crazy, but these waffles are good!  There are very few ingredients and they are easy to make. Did I mention how good they are for you?  Can’t beat that. My kids...

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Earlier Years, Fat Pants

      Earlier Years, Fat Pants I’ve been thinking about the years when my children were younger and longing a bit for those little bitty ones that made me laugh and cry! Baby Luke was really quiet for...

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Christmas Giving

Christmas Giving                                                               There is such magic in the air at Christmas time. There seems to be something tangible in … Continue reading → The post...

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Roses and Snow Caves

Roses and Snow Caves What a busy world we live in. Do you ever feel like you are caught up in such a whirlwind that you can hardly think straight? I am raising my hand here, high and long. We tend to...

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Cran-Raspberry Lemonade – This is so good!

Cran-Raspberry Lemonade – This is so good!                                                                     This is a version of my fabulous sister-in-law’s recipe. … Continue reading → The post...

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Frankincense

Frankincense I love the essential oil ‘Frankincense’. It smells wonderful combined with wild orange and peppermint. When I feel a headache coming on I use a drop of Frankincense, peppermint and...

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Exercise your brain

Exercise your brain This summer my parents got me going on Lumosity. I’ve read up on the benefits of stuff like this and figure I could use all of the help I can get!   The following is an article from...

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Take A Deep Breath

I have discovered a powerful means of achieving a high sense of wellbeing. Would you believe that it comes through breath? I first started to experience this when I began doing Yoga. Yoga consists of a...

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Alkaline or Acidic?

Alkaline or Acidic? What is pH? “A quick chemistry lesson: pH is a measurement of acidity or alkalinity. The pH scale runs from 0-14 with 7 in the middle being neutral. Everything below 7 is “Acid”,...

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Short Story

I wanted to post a picture of me with some of my gals. I have hesitated putting this story on my website…I’ve decided at the age of 55, I need to finish college. So, rather than attending classes all...

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Short Story – Part 2

Another picture of one of my gals and her hubby… Short Story – Part 2­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Choice (continued) by Julie Valentine Brooke leaned into Sierra and spoke softly, “That fur on his legs makes me...

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Short Story – Part 3

  The whole wonderful crazy gang.. Remember, I am soooo amateur! Short Story – Part 3­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Choice (continued) by Julie Valentine He decided that now was as good of a time as any to get to...

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