Now that Thanksgiving is past, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. I have several friends who already have their trees up and most of their shopping done. I cannot say the same about myself, and that’s okay. My holiday preparation start slowly and pick up speed in the first two weeks of December. I have to set the right mood before I can begin, My collection of inspirational quotes would not be complete without some Christmas quotes. Reading them and creating the photos has definitely helped put me in the Christmas spirit. Hopefully, you’ll find one or two here Read More
Category: Favorite things
Favorite Things: Christmas Wish List Edition
I may not be Oprah, but I do have a Favorite Things Christmas Gift List that I’d like to share with you. I used to love watching her Favorite Things show. People were so excited to get a pair of Oprah’s favorite cashmere pajamas and a fancy coffee maker. Well, cashmere makes me itch and I don’t drink coffee, so you won’t find either of those things on my list. And, sorry, I won’t be giving anyone a car. But I will share some of my favorite things with you. Perhaps my hubby will read this post and I won’t Read More
How Can You Make a Difference?
The fourth Saturday of October is Make a Difference Day. It has been celebrated since 1992. That year, it was started to mark the Leap Year in a positive way. It was such a success that the organizers decided not to wait until the next Leap Year. Instead, Make a Difference Day as moved to the fourth Saturday in October. This year it is on October 28. Check out the official website at Makeadifferenceday.com. The website describes the purpose of Make a Difference day as follows: Make A Difference Day shows that anyone, no matter of age or background, can Read More
11 Books I Keep Recommending
Reading is something I do almost compulsively. There is always a stack of books next to my bed and another on a shelf nearby. I visit my local library biweekly and love the free books I get monthly thanks to Amazon Prime. I’m always on the lookout for a good read. I follow book people of Instagram and Facebook . Check out A Book Lover’s Adventures for a fun blog on books and travel. Books to… is also a fun blog to check out for recommendations. I also find book recommendations on Goodreads and on my local library website. I use Read More