Well, it's that time again! February's monthly menu is here! As always, if some of the recipes from this month's menu sound like something you'd like to try, just let me know and I'll send you the link. And if you're lucky, I'll post a recipe or two from the menu to share with you. Enjoy!
Yesterday I encouraged you to love others differently this month by showing love to those you wouldn't ordinarily reach out to. While I was at it, I thought I'd give you some ideas. I hope you'll share your own ideas in the comments below. Don't forget to share your random acts of kindness on social media using #29daysoflove! Pay for the order of the person behind you in line. Hold the door for someone else. Smile at a stranger. Shovel someone else's sidewalk--without reward (or mow their lawn...or rake their leaves). Create a work of art for someone else. Send…
February is always regarded the month of love because of Valentine's Day being February 14. This is the day when we busy ourselves trying to show outward signs of affection toward our spouses and significant others. While loving your spouse and significant other is certainly important, we are not just called to love those who love us but instead to love all others. So this month, instead of just loving those who love you and giving to those who will give to you, I challenge you to take the time out of your day to do one kind thing for…
Thanks to all of the snow that came last weekend, I did fairly well on my goals for this past week. The kids were home Monday through Wednesday and had two-hour delays on Thursday and Friday, which cut out my gym time. So even though I accomplished absolutely NONE of my physical goals, I did fairly well with everything else. Here how things looked for this past week: Spiritual: Devotions (5/7) Designated prayer time (1/7) Mental: Journal (1/7) Finish reading Make It Happen by Lara Casey Finish reading Where Is God When It Hurts? by Philip Yancey Finish 2 cross stitch colors (I…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a percentage of each sale when you make a purchase using these links; however, I fully support and recommend each of these products. You can view my full disclosure policy here. I recently sat down to read a new book written by Vicki Courtney, author of 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter and numerous other books. This book, called Rest Assured, claimed to help readers develop a recovery plan for their sanity and their lives when they are overwhelmed, exhausted, worn out from busyness overload. I find our family is often busy and thought this book would…