Weekend Warrior
As I sit and sip my coffee this morning, I am continuing my morning routine of reflection. In my journal I am writing moments of gratitude. And my weekend was filled with a bustle of activity and accomplishments that fill up the pages. My daughter asked for sweets after amidst a busy weekend of homework. So what is a mother to do? Well, this mother made cookies. I did not devise my own recipe but added extra vanilla and cinnamon (the good stuff of any Snickerdoodle recipe) to this recipe. All Sunday morning my house smelled sweet and delicious from … Continue reading Weekend Warrior
The Brown Grocery Bag
I was sipping coffee this morning and browsing the weekly grocery ads while I put together my shopping list and my meal plan for next week. You know this is the time where I end up having random thoughts. Right? … Continue reading The Brown Grocery Bag
Managing Mondays – planning my week of mayhem
Sipping my coffee this morning and let me tell you one thing, I am really looking forward to some warmer weather. We have record breaking moisture all over the state Continue reading Managing Mondays – planning my week of mayhem
Managing Mondays – Starting Tuesday
Unicorn Dreams: If not now, then when? Continue reading Managing Mondays – Starting Tuesday
Managing Mondays – It is Okay to Not be Okay
Yesterday I failed to plan. This morning I am sipping coffee as salty tears stream down my cheeks. My tears are not because I failed to plan. I failed to plan because my heart was hurting and comforting my heart … Continue reading Managing Mondays – It is Okay to Not be Okay
Managing Mondays – Finding Inspiration and Motivation
It is another week and I am eagerly sipping coffee after a short, brisk walk before the sun was brightly shining and heating up the pavement. Although it is September and many folks are starting to see signs of fall, … Continue reading Managing Mondays – Finding Inspiration and Motivation
Weekend Warrior – Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning
For the past several weeks I have been picking one morning of coffee sipping alone time to plan my weekly menu and make my shopping list. What is great is I have turned my adult son and his girlfriend on to this strategy. As an observer of their process I now find myself inspecting and adapting my own methods. I have been using my Erin Condren Petite Planner. It is perfect for me because it is simple and fits nicely into my favorite Vera Bradley hipster. And as you can see it lays nicely in the cart for me to … Continue reading Weekend Warrior – Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning
Managing Mondays-Back to School Edition
Last night was a very long planning time. As I sip my coffee this morning, I am feeling a bit more at ease with today as well as the week ahead. It is back to school week. Not just any … Continue reading Managing Mondays-Back to School Edition
Resetting plans – June Reset, Ready for July
I know. I know. I haven’t written in a while. I have used the month of June as a mental reset month. It may have seemed like I spent the entire month on vacation. Far from it. June has been a roller coaster. Since coming home from South Carolina, our family has been experiencing highs and lows and everything in between. One of our three pups hasn’t been feeling well. And as she is “my” dog, I have been feeling a bit fenced in with worry and care to get her back in good health. Mystery, my girl, is not … Continue reading Resetting plans – June Reset, Ready for July
Resetting – Low Country Makes it So Easy
I am enjoying every morning this week sipping my morning coffee as well as every evening cocktail or glass of wine while sitting in a rocking chair like this and seeing these views: rain, shine, dawn, or dusk. Phoenix just doesn’t have as much green as South Carolina. We can try to manufacture it but it just will never reach this beautiful level of green. My Our gracious host has encouraged us to treat his home as if it was ours. Being so blessed to have this sweet retreat is immeasurable. I spend my quiet moments remembering the fun time … Continue reading Resetting – Low Country Makes it So Easy
