This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. As a child, I loved playing sports. I started playing tennis in the summer when I was seven, and when I was nine my parents signed me up for soccer. I loved them both. However, I was not so great in either. I kept at it though. I truly enjoyed playing. I also liked that there were other girls my … [Read more...] about My Stupid Talent Was a Great Blessing
Prayer, Wine, and Chocolate Gifts for Every Occasion!
Whether you are shopping early for Christmas, or need a gift for any occasion - the theme of prayer, wine and chocolate is usually a win, win, win! All three of these things can bring comfort in times of sorrow and help us celebrate the joyful times! Some links are affiliate links. Now, you may or may not know - I am extremely picky! I don't like having a lot of stuff - so the stuff I am … [Read more...] about Prayer, Wine, and Chocolate Gifts for Every Occasion!
Prayer, Coffee, Sleep.
I'm so tired. Last week I told my husband I was skipping dinner to take a nap.. . and I actually did just that. I think about coffee all.the.time. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy. But my mantra lately has been more, "prayer, coffee, sleep" than "prayer, wine, chocolate"! My prayer life reflects the thoughts that follow. Lately my conversations with God have been on the lines of: "Dear God, … [Read more...] about Prayer, Coffee, Sleep.
From Inspiration to Education: Blog Spotlight, Volume 2
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