A gift is more than a gift when it contains a story and brings to mind memories of times together. Read about this “Year of Memories” Quilt my Nana, daughter, and I created.
Category: Family / Relationships
Forgiveness
There are going to be people in your life who will never admit to you what they have done. And there are going to be incidents you cannot forget. How do you reconcile when the thing you can’t forget was done by a person who can’t remember?
Community Mondays: Creativity & Fitness
Curious about why I think fitness and creativity are linked? Here’s an honest look.
Community Monday: What Does This Say to You?
What are your thoughts on this quote?
Evaluating Friendships
This is a perfect time of year to consider your friendships and which ones need to end, which need less time, and which you need to pour into more. I share my evaluation technique and how I review which friendships I need to nurture and which I need to add to my life.
DIY Bubble Bars and DIY Detangling Spray with Essential Oils
These activities make family time fun and useful as you create bubble bars and detangling spray to help with bath time routines.
Community Mondays: Favorite Three Bloggers / Writers
In this week’s Community Monday, we share three writers or bloggers we visit each week. Join in and share your favorite three!
Giving Yourself the Same Grace You Give Others
Giving grace to others comes easier to me than giving it to myself. Do you find it easier to give others grace than it is to give yourself the same?
Making Learning Fun for Preschoolers
Make learning fun for your preschoolers by taking board games and adding some fun elements they aren’t used to.
Family Fun Activity: Declaration Dinnerware
Fun family time activity involving drawing on plates and cups! How fun! This one can be edited to include your friends as well as family members. It’s fun and a great reminder throughout the year of your intended focus.
Girls’ Night In ER Mix – Recipes and Oils
Looking for a creative way to get your friends together? Maybe some new ways to spend your monthly Essential Rewards money? I’ve got you covered on both angles! Here’s a creative Girls’ Night In get together and Essential Rewards mix idea.
Family Fun Activity: Nature Art
Fun family activity with nature and paint! Get the entire family involved.
The Essential Creative 