What is it about a new year? Does it make you feel that you have a chance to start over? Commit to some personal goals? Maybe you’re thinking, “thank goodness this year is about over!” After the holidays, I tend to go inward. The days are cold and darken early. Sometimes I feel a bit…Read more »
Category: Lifestyle
Perceiving time
Time passes by slowly. Sitting in a waiting room, waiting. The T.V. playing in the background, a nice window view of the cold, winter sky. It’s rainy today and cold. A day for contemplation. A day for reflection. There are many things in life that you can’t help that comes your way. Things that may…Read more »
Our very first week of fulltiming
On Saturday, March 25th, my husband and I picked up our new home on wheels, a 37 foot Fleetwood Bounder. Then the very next day, we packed it up(sort of), and headed up to Kentucky where my husband, Brent, was getting back surgery. It was a whirlwind and I was searching through boxes marked “RV”…Read more »
Dreaming of small spaces and slight panic over said small spaces
Hello all! I have been MIA for the last few weeks due to selling our sticks and bricks home, packing it all up and heading out to Tennessee to visit family. We also purchased our new home on wheels this past weekend, but won’t get possession of it until the end of this week due…Read more »
Yummy ways to get your stomach bug fighting vitamin defense on
The other day I listened to a webinar from the Franklin Institute of Wellness on the stomach bug and ways to combat it along with pertinent information about it. There are so many misconceptions about the stomach bug and what works effectively to protect yourself from it and how to keep form getting it. One…Read more »
A genuine look at how I reduced my stuff to simplify my life
Over the past year, I have really been cognizant of minimizing my belongings. I have always in a part, been a minimalist at heart, but like many others, have become immersed in consumerism. They make it so easy! I read Marie Kondo’s book, The life-changing magic of tidying up: The Japenese art of decluttering and…Read more »
RV’ing and a failed meal plan
I typically go to the grocery store on Tuesday’s as the toddler story time at the library is near the grocery. So, on Monday’s I try to make a meal plan, but I don’t usually do a very good job with it. When I get to the grocery store, I will see some organic meat…Read more »
Moisturize your Body
If you live in a colder climate, during the winter months it can be extremely harsh on your skin. I know my skin suffers during these cold months. I have a few favorite moisturizers that I stock up on for the winter months. I also make sure to drink plenty of water, eat healthy fats…Read more »
No Guilt
I know many of you feel guilty indulging in the yummy foods and goodies that are all around us during the holidays. I’m sure like me this morning, you awoke feeling not your best. Perhaps feeling sluggish this morning. Tired from the celebrations, tired because of the not-so-healthy foods consumed, and a bit mentally exhausted…Read more »
Traditions for Christmas
What are some Christmas traditions you and your family do during this season? Are there any that don’t bring you joy? What are the ones that do? Some traditions are passed down, others are made by society, still others are created by ourselves over the years. I’ve kept several from my family. Some are putting…Read more »