I really enjoy looking at smokey quartz, its color just fascinates me. However, do you know what I find even more fascinating? It's the fact that this wouldn't have the color that it has if it was just pure quartz. Like the article mentions below, it is because of the impurities, inclusions, and/or radiation that this gem looks as beautiful as it does. Smokey quartz owes its rich color to its......imperfections. That speaks to me. The "quirks" of this gem make it disntictive and stand out. My quirks do the same for me, your quirks do the same for you. We STAND ... Continue Reading...
Seize the Moment, Take the Opportunity!
via Instagram http://ift.tt/2CAmI95 Almost 3 years ago, we had the experience of a lifetime. My husband was selected to oversee the students of the summer studies abroad program in Salamanca, Spain. And we all went with him, to live in Salamanca for 2 months! Our kids were 19, 18, and 16 at the time. I cannot tell you the depth of the impact living in Spain has had on our entire family, even to this day. All I can say is when God affords you the opportunity to doing something new and astounding...DO IT. When He makes a way for you to do the amazing, do it. You ... Continue Reading...
Excellence Speaks: My Musings on Marvel’s Black Panther
I just feel compelled to take a moment and speak my piece on the phenom that is Marvel's Black Panther. When I first heard that this Marvel movie was in the the works, I was excited. This would be the first time in my lifetime that a black superhero would headline a film about his own story and the story of his people. Wow. We are big Marvel fans in my house, and so this would be another fun big screen adventure, with the added bonus of my young adults seeing their hue reflected on the big screen in a starring role. Yes. But as it got closer to the time for ... Continue Reading...
Personal Growth
via IFTTT Got a fresh new haircut yesterday, just a few hours before my hubby’s annual Christmas social event for work. In years past, I would have serious considered not debuting a new look in front of so many people so soon. I would have needed (wanted) a few days to acclimate. But not this time. I went home and colored my ‘do, selected my outfit, put on my makeup, and headed out the door with my hubby. My mind and heart were set to focus on others and encourage others in conversation and wit. I wasn’t really sweating me. I felt like a queen. Then it occurred to me: ... Continue Reading...
Refreshing Review: Sweet Body Balm by Waxing Kara
{I received these items for the purposes of use & review. All opinions expressed are my own. Enjoy! } Subtle. Smooth. Convenient. Natural and organic. These are some of my stand-out qualities for beauty products that I use on my body. At my (young) middle age, I am all about putting things on my skin that are good for me, both inside and out. Well, in my quest for the perfect lip balm, I came across a Honey Lip Balm by Waxing Kara. When it comes to moisturizing my lips, honey is one of my go-to ingredients. Its pretty cool how honey pulls moisture to the ... Continue Reading...
My 5 Best Tips for Safer Online Holiday Shopping
Just a few weeks ago, I received a notice via Facebook Messenger that my order had been received. I got a bit of a sinking feeling in my stomach...WHAT order? It was a Sunday and I had just come from church. I had not been online shopping. And a total of $525?? What had just happened here? Come to find out, someone had tampered with my online furniture store account and had purchased a $500 air humidifier (Um, no, not ever). Well, I am thankful to God that I saw it as soon as I did. I made a call to the company and put them on notice that a fraudulent purchase had ... Continue Reading...
It’s That Time: My Christmas & Holiday Gift Guide 2017!
I really enjoy giving (and receiving) thoughtful gifts that are a little out of the ordinary. I want the recipient to enjoy the thought and the present for a long while after they have received it. Every year I like to share some of my best find with you, my readers. This year is no different, and I’ve experienced some cool items that might fit the bill for some of the precious folks on your list :) So without further ado, let’s get right to it! Peepers These are my favorite (Oprah's,too) go-to reading glasses! I discovered them for myself earlier this ... Continue Reading...
In retrospect: My 5 Most Helpful Tips for Breastfeeding Moms
So it has been a minute or two since I breastfed our last child (okay, more like 17 years). I hesitated to even pen this post for fear of not having anything relevant to say. But then it hit me: I am a veteran breastfeeding mom, and I have plenty to share that can benefit younger moms who are just starting out! My 5 Best Breastfeeding Tips Drink lots of water. My mother in law was my breastfeeding coach, and she told me something that I never forgot. She said to me, "drink water until you feel like you are going to pop, and then drink some more." Truer words ... Continue Reading...
Movies Anywhere: A new way to access your digital movie collection
I like having my movie collection on my devices. But I find that I need to use 2-3 apps to access all of them: one for my Disney movies, another for my movies on Amazon, and so on. I've often thought that it would be handy to have one place to access my digital collection. Movies Anywhere is releasing an app to resolve that issue! Check this out: Movies Anywhere launches today Movie lovers now have a new home for their favorite digital movies as Movies Anywhere launches in the U.S. today with an unprecedented five Hollywood studios and four major digital ... Continue Reading...
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