I’m not concerned about breaking a mirror or having a black cat cross my path because I don’t truly believe in luck. However, I noticed recently how deeply the term “luck” is ingrained in my language. When someone is about to embark on a new venture, it’s not uncommon for me to wish them good luck. Likewise, I sometimes say the following: … [Read more...] about 16 Alternatives to “Good Luck”
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2020 Year in Review
In some respects, this post should be easy to write. This is because it feels like, due to COVID-19, we didn’t do a whole lot this year. At the same time, we did do a whole lot this year. Even though we’ve spent a lot of time at home and have faithfully adhered to physical distancing guidelines, it has still been an eventful year. Here … [Read more...] about 2020 Year in Review
New Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids
As many of you know, we sold our house and moved into a new place a few weeks ago. We’re in the same city, but we’re across town from our old place. As we were on a walk the other day, I realized that our walks and the times we run errands would be perfect opportunities for my kids to become familiar with our new location. My kids enjoy … [Read more...] about New Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids
The Most Wonderful Things About Summer
Given the unexpected and challenging things we are facing this year, I have even greater appreciation for how the change in seasons provides stability. We’re still about a week from the official start of summer, but I’m thinking about it today. In many ways, summer can be miserable around here. I live on the Texas Gulf Coast, so our … [Read more...] about The Most Wonderful Things About Summer
The Most Wonderful Things About Spring
We’ve had such a mild winter around here that I’m not particularly eager for spring’s arrival. Nevertheless, it’s about to begin. Like each of the other seasons, there are a number of unique things about spring that make it special. I’m going to enjoy these things, even if I feel unprepared for the warmer weather. The best things about … [Read more...] about The Most Wonderful Things About Spring
2019 Year in Review
I often hear folks say that time passes more quickly as they get older. I’m convinced this is true! It feels to me that every year flies by more quickly than the last. Somehow we’re at the end of 2019! I’m taking a few minutes to reflect on this past year. Winter As happens pretty much every year, I started the New Year with many … [Read more...] about 2019 Year in Review
The Most Wonderful Things About Winter
As always seems to be the case, fall sped by so quickly that it is hard to believe we accomplished as much as we did during the last few months. Now we’re about to welcome winter. My 5-year-old keeps asking each family member to identify his or her favorite season. Though I have told her that fall is my favorite, I’ve also reminded her … [Read more...] about The Most Wonderful Things About Winter
Using Fall Decor to Promote Gratitude
Some individuals really have a knack for home decorating, but I’m not one of them. I don’t have a lot of time, money, or talent to put into decorating, so I focus a lot more on function than form. However, I’m keenly aware that the appearance of my home impacts the atmosphere in my home. I want the atmosphere in my home to be warm and peaceful … [Read more...] about Using Fall Decor to Promote Gratitude
