14 ways to be kind to yourself

14 ways to be loving, gentle and kind with yourself.

~Growth Mindset~ What You Focus on Grows

“Focus your energy on things you want to see grow.”

How to communicate effectively? – Pick a Color!

Dear Readers, This post was originally published in September 2018, but the content is still pretty relevant so wanted to bring it to light again — I have been thinking about writing this post for a while and today is the day! A warm welcome to the new bloggers on my site!:)  There are regular...

~ Just Pretty Things ~

Hello Dear Readers, Today, I thought I'd express myself with not so much words...but just 5 pretty things.  These are all pictures I took in various places and spaces, no filters. Hope you enjoy them! Pretty bowls & cups! Pretty pumpkins! Pretty peacock clock! Pretty Latte Art! Sky as it was, the day my child...

7 Practical Travel Tips – Lug Less, Roll More!

Rescheduled post: Originally published in 2018. Last year was THE most traveling I have ever done in one year. I had a total of about 15-16 trips, mostly business and a few pleasure. It was a whirlwind. I had switched jobs and came into this one knowing I would have to travel a bit. I...

MONEY ~ Start here ~

Hello dear readers - The best way to learn about something for me, is by either talking through it with someone or writing. So, today I chose to write about it and talk to YOU. Because, WHY NOT?:) I know money can be an uncomfortable topic for people to talk about. That is precisely why I want...

Let it go? Yes, please!

Hello Dear Readers, Looking at the title, if you started thinking about the song from the movie "Frozen", you wouldn't be the only one. https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZWZlaWh6dDhzOWFkbHl2am90bmVnamhhcWV2ZnJpNjBsaHAwZjA3MCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/igR5863TALcSk/giphy.gif Sooo, WHEN is it a good time to let it go? Usually, it is way before we actually decide to do it. (Yes, also the Frozen girl needed to let...

Three Days/Three Quotes Challenge ~ Day 1 ~

Thank you Becca for presenting this challenge to me. Readers, check out her blog, her posts are kind, thoughtful and creative:)  I have been MIA in the writing front for a few weeks, so I appreciated this little nudge! I have so many quotes I love, and I didn't want to lose track of them...

Greenery, Peace & Community

What do you love about where you live? Dear Readers, This will be a short post, but thought it was an interesting prompt question. As I sit in my front porch, absorb the cool fresh air on a mildly sunny day right after heavy rainfall, I am devouring this new book that I recently got...

The Light In Your Heart

Dear Readers, How have you been? Warm Welcome to those new to my blog-site. Happy to have you here! Been a while since I posted on here, but, today is the day! Wanted to write a bit about The Light In Your Heart. The little sparkle that you feel when you do things you love!...

Sustainable Lifestyle? – Yes! Is it perfect? – No!

Daily writing promptAre there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?View all responses Dear Readers, This is something I enjoy thinking about, writing about and sharing ideas about. I have written a couple of posts on it before. The thing about living a sustainable lifestyle is - you can either...

How are you doing?

Hello Dear Readers, I really do want to know. How are you all doing? This is a question that is frequently put out by anyone and everyone, but no one really pays attention to what the response is. A casual and standard response is 'good' or 'great'. Going deeper, why aren't we interested in hearing...

Who do you write for?

Dear Readers, I have been thinking about this for some time. When I first started writing, it was for myself and this passion I had for making home-made organic lotion. That phase has long passed, but, the writing continued. For a time, I was still writing for myself, for the pleasure of it. But, then...

Acceptance

Hello Dear Readers, First of all, thank you! To those that sent prayers and left thoughtful messages on my prior post of my grandma passing away. It means a lot! It has been a while since I wrote. I hadn't really felt like writing much until today. When I was maintaining a good post schedule...

In Loving Memory of My Grandmother

"Her soul was so gentle, her heart was so wise, her spirit so sweet, she'll live on in our memories.”

One Positive Change I Made In My Life

Daily writing promptDescribe one positive change you have made in your life.View all responses Dear Readers, This may seem like the most simple thing to do. It may be a simple thing to do, but a mighty powerful one at that. You may hear this phrase : "Be grateful for what you have" or "count...

5 Qualities That Makes You Stand Out

Daily writing promptWhich aspects do you think makes a person unique?View all responses Dear Readers, "Why fit in when you were born to stand out" - Dr. Seuss It is an interesting topic to think about. Everyone is unique in their own way, but I believe the 5 qualities below are what makes you stand...

10 Inspiring Monday Motivational Quotes on Love & Happiness (Vol. 10)

Dear Readers, Happy Monday & Warm Welcome. Today, I have 10 quotes on love and manifestation that will inspire you to kick your week off right. I envision you sipping morning (afternoon, evening) cup of your favorite drink and reading through these inspiring quotes. My hope for you is to draw some inspiration and motivation...

Happy Mother’s Day 2024

♥️ Wishing all of you moms a Very Happy Mother’s Day! You are brave, you are valued and are doing the best you can. ♥️ Your love and sacrifices don’t go unnoticed! Love and Light! Curiosity

Leader or Follower?

Daily writing promptAre you a leader or a follower?View all responses Am I a leader or a follower? I would say I am both. Let me explain. I am what I need to be depending on the situation and what the best outcome is for the collective. It could be a project, a goal or...

Small Improvements: Top 9 Amazon Favorite Products That Will Make Your Life Easier

Daily writing promptWhat's one small improvement you can make in your life?View all responses I am all about taking small steps to continuously improve my life. I like convenience and making life easy, especially as a working mom. Time is so valuable. If I can save some time here and there to spend some time...

4 Interview Preparation Strategies & Steps That Help You Stand Out

Dear Readers, I know there has been a lot of layoffs recently, especially in the tech world. If you have been impacted by it, please have hope. Better days are coming. And even if you are just looking to make improvements in your daily communication and make small improvements in your daily work life, these...

Top 5 Five Memorable Fruits From Around the World

My Top 5 Most Memorable Fruits I have tried from around the world. In this post I share where I tried it & what my experience was.