At first, I didn’t know Evans Bowen very well. But I certainly was in awe of her. She was a filled-with-grace-and-wisdom Southern woman. I was a slightly-rough-around-edges Northerner who was out of her home state for only the third time in her fifty-something years. Not that I wanted it that way. Travel has always been… Read More A Pilgrimage to my own Backyard
So as you can tell from prior posts, I am elbow deep in my initiative embrace my new inner Green Thumb. However, if past history repeats itself, it will more likely be an outer Black Thumb….but I am willing to give gardening another try. Last year was the first year I kinda felt like “I… Read More My Inner Hoe | Confessions of a Crappy Gardener
I am not a huge TV-watcher, but I do enjoy a handful of programs that are kind of like my relaxation and decompress after a long day of having to think and “do” for multiple people. American Pickers is a family favorite. I even had a chance to visit their Nashville location in 2016 and… Read More Lessons on Being Genuine from The American Pickers Guys
The day started well enough with big intentions and grandiose plans of conquering my ever-growing To Do List. I woke feeling rested, ready to take on the world and even do crazy things like pay bills and change the TP roll. My business was also sorely in need of some attention and emails, and clients… Read More Wisdom for when Nifflers, Facebook, and Shiny Objects come Calling
The older I get…well, I’d like to think I get wiser. Not like Yoda-wise, but I think all women can attest to the fact that, as they age, their intuition sharpens and their self-confidence rises. Yes, we may be “sagging” in places, but I am pretty sure that the heart of a Tigress still beats… Read More The older I get… (a battle cry for wise women)
Turning 50 was hard on me. Like, hot-mess-daily-ugly-cries-pity-party-for-one, hard. But now, at 53, I can honestly say I LOVE being in my 50’s. I don’t know what or where it came from, but being 53 is rich and fulfilling. “Wisdom” is a word I proudly own and wear like a merit badge. The days go… Read More Roots, Wings and Feeding my Soul
Guest post from By Teresa Farrell, Registered and Licensed Dietician at Essentia Health. Tips for a healthy and peace-filled Holiday season By Teresa Farrell, Registered and Licensed Dietician at Essentia Health. We all love the holidays but most of us find it’s also a very hectic time of year, often too hectic leaving us tired and… Read More Tips for a healthy and peace-filled Holiday Season
This is not a post to say, ” Look at me! I’m awesome!” I’m not looking for pats on the back, kudos, or any sort of affirmations. It’s a post to show how simple it can be to bring light into someone’s day with an Act of Kindness. It was the Saturday after Black Friday… Read More When an Act of Kindness looks like a Large Fry
How to Win Friends and Influence People (A.K.A. Best Practices for being a Decent Human Being) You may recognize the title of this article. It is that of a book written by the late Dale Carnegie. Basically, How to Win Friends and Influence People spells out some common sense techniques on being a better salesperson… Read More 63 Best Practices for being a Decent Human Being
By Bonnie Brost, licensed and registered dietitian at Essentia Health. This a prime time to organize our breakfast plans. We’re back from vacation and setting up routines for work and the upcoming school year. So Mom Bosses-let’s make a plan to have a healthy breakfast every day! Some say breakfast is the most important meal… Read More Mom Bosses! Make a plan to have a healthy Breakfast
I am sure I am not the only one who has watched powerful entrepreneurial women like Joanna Gaines, Jessica Alba, Tina Fey or Arianna Huffington on TV and silently longed for their life and success. The reality is that these successful moms who have blazed the trail before us have already offered up plenty of… Read More Lessons we can glean from Powerful Mompreneurs
I am always on the hunt for really good information that can help me be and better me… and also help improve my family’s life in general. Money, income, and budgets are a biggie in our family and I am always exploring news to make and save the almighty dollar. There Internet is filled with… Read More Ninja Tips on Saving Money now so you can Work Less in the Future
