New Page: Winters in West Virginia

I’m excited to have added a chapter to my “Sunnyside of Life” memoir of sorts. You will find this by … More

Clearing the Clutter

“Clutter causes stress.” That statement is something I heard my mom say a long time ago that really stuck with … More

Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at work, along with the special [occasional!] Tea Bar stop equaled an “ELF” tea and a … More

“As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman … More

“I think you’re going through a mid-life crisis,” said someone to me one day in the midst of a difficult … More

Expectations of others can change the landscape of our lives—if we let it. Sometimes, those expectations are real; sometimes felt; … More

I loved going to VBS (Vacation Bible School) as a kid…I just called it “Bible School.” I didn’t just go … More

A personal note of cheer from our house to yours! I hope this letter finds you blessed and grateful, and … More

I’m not one to want to get into controversial conversations, but that is not to say I don’t have an … More

Refrigerator Photos *NOTE: I found this article already written in my notes from several months earlier, but never published. As … More

Is ‘living thankful’ a lifestyle?! If so, that is the lifestyle I want to live!! That has been the theme … More

In doing a personality test several years back, I discovered that my personality type is considered the rarest, making up … More

During Christmas one year, I decided to try to post something “Christmasy” for 25 days on my Instagram. I debated … More

After looking over some possibilities in changing up my blog a bit this new year, I decided that I definitely … More

I don’t have a new planner. I don’t have a new kitchen calendar. I don’t really have new goals or … More

My son looked at my full-sized (but not too big) Christmas tree covered with homemade ornaments from when he and … More

As I sit here on a beautiful Saturday morning…sun shining…birds singing…it is the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. … More

A-amazed!! I had to laugh out loud this morning as I recognized God’s goodness in coordinating just what I needed … More

This month marks my 5-year anniversary to consistent exercise! I have exercised on and off for years, but made a … More