Here’s a foolproof way to get you in the spirit. Give a little. One of the things I love to do most at Christmas (or any other time) is give a gift to someone special that may not expect a gift from me. I love really thinking about someone and…

Have you ever read anything from Joshua Becker? He's written several books... -The Minimalist Home -The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own -Clutterfree with Kids: Change your thinking. Discover new habits. Free your home. -Simplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home…

If you’re anything like me, and you have a huge heart for animals, you might find yourself wanting to save ALL OF THEM. Personally, I have four rescues- two dogs and two cats- and I’d have more if I wasn’t afraid my husband would divorce me. I had to find…

Well, here we are in April of 2020. Isn’t this the 27th or 28th day at home? I can’t remember! Anyway, I’ve started cleaning. Because right now, I’m stuck here able to be at home and that’s all I’ve got to do. It’s safest to stay home and not get around others…

About a year ago, four women decided they wanted to make a difference in their community and started a networking group for women. They were Raina van Setter of Weddings & Events by Raina, Brittany Jones of Concoctions Bartending, Mahlia Dooley of Ivory Door Studio, and Molly Brown of Hello…

Today’s interview is with Lynn Stanfield, Owner and Designer of Oil of Joy Handmade Soaps, based in Savannah, Tennessee! Tell us about you and Oil of Joy Handmade Soap. I’ve been married for 33 years (last Thursday). We have 2 boys, Shelby and Levi, and Levi is married to my…

Y’all. This is a pretty long post, and I’m sorry, but someone might WANT to have these cleaning conversations with me, right? I know you’re out there. You are. Mr. Filipino and I were married in 1992 and, just over 9 months later, we had our first of three boys,…

sim·pli·fy ˈsimpləˌfī/ verb make (something) simpler or easier to do or understand ______________________________________________ Every year (usually in January but better late than never, right?), I try to pick a word that will jump start me into a new year and help me live the life I want to live over…