I'm a lucky lady. After {a few} failed relationships in my twenties, I had luck finding my soul mate. I told you the story about the first date The Texan and I went on by the beautiful lake in downtown Orlando. Isn't it amazing that I knew that he was the one right away?! Trust me when I say that finding your soul mate isn't an easy road to travel, but it's worth it in the end! This year marks ...
How to discourage toddlers from swearing
Listen, but don't repeat after me! Being a mom brings a whole new set of joys and challenges to life. Nothing is sacred, especially not the words that come out of your mouth. I used to think I knew it all before I had kids. What not to say, how to say it, and how to control their mind sponge. Somehow I forgot that mom and dad aren't the only people who open their mouths around ...
Mature Love is True Love
As you look back at your behavior in relationships, when do you think you finally matured? When did you first experience mature love? For me, mature love is true love. It means loving unconditionally and being accepting of your partner always. When I think back to the relationships that I had in my early twenties, I was very immature and self-focused. Things needed to be my way, perhaps I was a ...
Whip It Up Wednesday – Show Off Your Creations!
Welcome to this week's edition of Whip It Up Wednesday! Have you made anything fun lately? I'd love to see whatever you've baked, sewn, painted, or otherwise created! Each week there are so many inspiring and amazing handmade projects shared! I love seeing all of them! Keep in mind that a handmade project is either homemade or made by hand - not something you've purchased. It includes ...
Portuguese Kale Soup
Cold winter days always leave me wanting to eat soup. As a child, I remember my mom making Portuguese Kale Soup in our crock pot during the winter months. It would cook all day leaving our house smelling delicious. Of course, when I crave Portuguese Kale Soup it's usually on a day where I don't have the ingredients! ...
Love is easier than hate
How much energy have you wasted focusing on negative things in your life? Why are you doing that? Life is full of many ups and downs, dips in the road are inevitable. It's easy to let yourself fall into the depths of sadness, anger, and hate, let it go. Remember that love is easier than hate. If you're stuck in a negative space, try to focus on the beautiful things around you and be thankful ...