Inspiring Monday (4/30/18)
Are you facing uncertainty? Are you unable to see where the road ahead leads? How does that make you feel? I’m in a place of uncertainty right now. Robert and I have decided to homeschool our five kids (again) next year. The last time I homeschooled, I would have sworn…
Inspiring Monday (4/23/18)
Maybe you don’t know this about me, but I’m deeply introverted. That doesn’t mean I’m shy or hate people. It just means that interacting with people drains my battery, so to speak. Because of that, vending at arts and crafts shows really exhausts me. On Saturday, I was delighted to…
Inspiring Monday
You know how everyone talks badly about and hates Mondays? Approximately 1/7 of the year is made exclusively of Mondays, and that’s a lot of time to focus on negativity and dread. I can’t do much about the rest of the world, but I can change my small corner by sharing…
Christmas Carols Ornament Collection Sneak Peek
When you think about Christmas time, what comes to mind? Certainly a Christmas tree. How about snow? (Well, if you live in the South like me, that’s more a dream than a reality.) Stockings, decorations, a nativity scene, presents, food. Hmm, what else? Christmas carols! Christmas music plays a huge part…
Meaningful Quotes About a Mother’s Love
As Mother’s Day draws near, the focus turns toward mothers, as well it should. While I know that not every mother is good, I also know that good mothers are worthy of our thanks and praise. Although thanks and praise should be a normal part of a good mother’s life,…
Behind the Scenes: Creating the Harriet Tubman Necklace
Ever wondered how I create the Storybook Tales Collection necklaces? I recently created a Harriet Tubman necklace and wanted to share my process with you today. Harriet Tubman was born a slave in Maryland in 1822. She eventually fled to freedom, but she chose not to be satisfied with having…
Finding Courage Through Fairy Tales
Wanna know a secret? I’m scared. Yep, it’s true. I constantly battle fear. fear of rejection fear of failure fear of pain fear of being deemed unworthy, less than, not enough so. much. fear! Through much of my life, I’ve subconsciously believed that the world is a dangerous place and that an…
