This week holds the day especially marked for giving thanks. I’m sure you agree with me that we don’t need just one day for this! We have so much to be thankful for this year. Yes, 2020 surprised everyone. For some it had severe consequences, and for others not so much. But on whatever side […]
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My grandma had 13 children. 13! This was way before indoor plumbing, dishwashers, washing machines, etc. It just baffles my mind how she got so much done and she didn’t have an organizing app or time management tools! She passed away in her mid 70’s and I was thinking about all the changes she saw […]
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When our daughter, Abigail, was a baby she would cry unless she was being held. That meant neither of us got much sleep. I figured it was colic and it would pass after three months. It didn’t. I gave it a few more months trying everything and finally realized that just because I was a […]
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I saw this online and wanted to share it with you. Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard. Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. Life […]
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Are you waiting for 2021 to make any changes in your life? Are you waiting for 2021 to be the ‘new normal’? Are you just hoping 2020 goes away and never comes back?! I don’t blame you, but this kind of thinking is going to keep you stuck. Stuck where you are right now. Stuck […]
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Have you heard of the Pomodoro method (pomodoro is ‘tomato’ in Italian). If not, and you have trouble focusing. then this method is for you. The method is setting a timer for 25 minutes and work on one thing. Like I’m doing right now writing this newsletter. The 25-minute work session is called a pomodoro. […]
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When my children were young I had 4 children age 5 and under. When the youngest turned 5 we had our 5th child. Yes, many called me crazy! It was a busy, busy time and some days I didn’t know how I could do it. Now they are adults and I find myself longing for […]
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You know what is not talked about near enough? Mental health. Depression is a big one. I have had this illness for as long as I can remember. For a long time I suffered in silence and wondered “what is wrong with me?” Then, praise Jesus, I asked for help and am now working with […]
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How is this working from home thing doing for you? Since it’s been going on for quite a few months I’m sure you’ve figured out ways to get your work done plus connect with the household. But maybe it’s time for a refresher. For the past 20 years I’ve worked out of my home and […]
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Imagine my surprise when I checked into the hotel lobby and I saw this! I was visiting my son and daughter-in-law in Davenport, IA and there was a convention across the street from my hotel. All weekend long I saw people dressed up in unique costumes – like the one in the picture. These were […]
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