We all pay a high price for emotional and physical stress. Children are vulnerable to stress whether or not caring adults are able to perceive it. In an article published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, titled How Emotions Affect Learning, low levels of cortisol produce the euphoria we feel when we’re … Continue reading
re·tire·ment noun: the action or fact of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work. There has been a struggle finding my new “normal” since retiring. I did leave a job I loved but I have certainly not ceased to work! In fact, my days are just as full and busy. They are now filled with different … Continue reading
DIY Insect Repellent ~ No cautions or warnings needed on this 100% safe natural versatile insect spray. Mix up a batch in minutes! Apply when needed…NO worries! I use only Young Living Essential Oils. • 3 oz. distilled or purified water • 5 drops YLEO Peppermint Essential oil • 10 drops YLEO Purification Essential oil … Continue reading
This past weekend was busy cleaning up the last remnants of winter and preparing for the warmer weather. The doors of the storage shed where opened. “Summer Living” was waiting inside to take its rightful place. In the shed, my statue of St. Francis smiled out at me and I returned the smile. I lovingly … Continue reading
“Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead,[whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of … Continue reading
(Taken from my personal journal entry on March 22, 2013) I saw my first robin of spring yesterday. It made my heart beat faster. My whole being became excited and uplifted. Little robin did you hear me call out, “Hello, sweet robin! Welcome back! Hello, hello!” That little robin was such a gift to me. … Continue reading
Think February and little red hearts may come to your mind. February is known as the month of love and romance, matters of the heart, and Valentine’s Day dates back to the middle ages. In addition,according to the American Heart Association congress designated the month of February Heart Health Month in 1963. February is the … Continue reading
