When I became a blogger, I entered what felt like a whole new dimension of our world. There are so many wise, fun and awesome writers out there that offer everything from free inspirational coloring pages for adults and children; crafts, recipes and product reviews to teaching/parenting tips and family trip giveaways! These bloggers that I am featuring in this post do all of those things! Check … [Read more...] about From Inspiration to Education: Blog Spotlight, Volume 2
Five Ways to Support Your Child’s Birthmother
This post contains affiliate links; the About Me page has more details. Adoption is a beautiful, life giving option for a woman facing a pregnancy that she did not plan. Adoption, however, is most often not an easy choice. As a woman who became a mother through the miracle and blessing of adoption, my heart has a special place for all birthparents - and potential birthparents. Whether you … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Support Your Child’s Birthmother
Ten Reasons To Plan a Day with Tastings and Tours
The first Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat was a huge success. One of the reasons for its success was the fantastic service of Tastings and Tours. From the very beginning, the owner, Linda Jeffreys, worked with me to create a very unique experience for our group. I told her my vision, and she made it happen. The driver was more than a driver - he was a tour guide, a camera man and a member of … [Read more...] about Ten Reasons To Plan a Day with Tastings and Tours
Seek and You Shall Find: What I Found On The Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat
I look for things every day. My phone, my keys, my shoes, my list . . . I tend to be very forgetful. I'm pretty sure Saint Anthony will have me working for him someday - I owe him big time! But when I seek something . . . it's usually more than a thing. I seek companionship, friendship, reassurance and love. For as far back as I can remember, I sought out good friends. I wanted people in my … [Read more...] about Seek and You Shall Find: What I Found On The Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat
Writers I Have Come To Know, Admire and Respect: Blog Spotlight Series; Part 1
About a year and a half ago I really knew nothing about blogging. A friend of mine suggested I look into it . . . and I shrugged it off. Then a few months later I bought an e-book and started talking to other bloggers. My interest was sparked, and it has opened up a whole knew world for me! I truly believe in the saying (attributed to Saint Catherine of Siena): "Be who God meant you to be and … [Read more...] about Writers I Have Come To Know, Admire and Respect: Blog Spotlight Series; Part 1
#StormtheHeavens Praying for Phil’s Healing and Allowing the Lord to Heal All of Us
This adorable young girl is Philomena (aka Phil). Phil is 7 years old. She loves soccer and playing with her big brother Mark. She's also a great joke teller. In fact, here's her joke from yesterday: What's a pirate's favorite letter? Let's get back to her joke later. This post is a request to all reading it - to please say a prayer for Philomena. Philomena's mother, Mina, wants everyone … [Read more...] about #StormtheHeavens Praying for Phil’s Healing and Allowing the Lord to Heal All of Us