Putting Together a Business Plan

Putting together a business plan

At my shop the other day, I was asked about a business plan. Did we write one before we opened our gift shop or did we have one put together for the coffee shop, etc. Being the ridiculously literal person I can be, my mind visualized every business plan format I had seen before and […]

Summer Projects

Summer Projects blog

I don’t know about you, but I love to plan a few Summer projects! Work typically slows down just a bit (at least in the retail world) so I have just a bit less going on. I thought it might be fun to discuss some Summer projects! Whether you are super crafty and talented like […]

The Power of Your Perspective

The Power of Your Perspective

You should never underestimate the power of your perspective. It affects so many areas in your life and it can exponentially increase your joy and gratitude! I have found it so helpful to change my perspective in a number of areas. It is said that there is always a silver lining and I do believe […]

3 Steps to Mastering Your Own Style of Writing

Writing - something we all have to do, but few of us are proud of the way we do it. Learn how to master the art of beautiful handwriting ...

In school, my parent’s always insisted that we learn careful and proper penmanship. Once we reached high school, they would transition us to Spencerian – an elaborate form of script. It took a lot of hard work and practice, but each of us graduated with lovely handwriting. People often notice our cursive writing and comment […]

The Beauty of Flowers

The Beauty of Flowers

Aren’t flowers some of the most beautiful things?! They come in all styles, shapes, sizes and colors! I love enjoying a fresh bouquet or looking at a book or magazine describing and detailing their features! I am not sure that I’ve always appreciated flowers as much as I do now. But one lovely day, I […]

Your Plans My Dreams

Your Plans My Dreams

Your Plans My Dreams As I shared a few posts ago, recently I have begun praying that God would make His plans my dreams. That He would capture my heart and my attention and focus and goals and plant His plans for me in them so that I am always pursuing what He has for […]

Help Yourself to Happiness

Help Yourself to Happiness

Happiness is something that most people want in life. I know I do, and I truly think it is an excellent thing to aspire to! Just last week I was listening to a podcast from the academy that I have recently joined and the topic was happiness. “If Mama Isn’t Happy, Nobody is Happy” the […]

How to Make a Planner Work for You

How to Make a Planner Work for You

How to Make a Planner Work for You Do you use a planner to schedule your days and projects? I’ve been using one for several years now and I have to say I love how it inspires me to be more productive! To tell the truth, I love schedules! The idea of having projects and […]

Choosing Your Word of the Year

Choosing Your Word of the Year

Choosing Your Word of the Year How do you choose a word of the year? What does it even mean to choose a word for the year? And how do you make it your own, much less choose one that someone else hasn’t chosen? Do you even have to have a word of the year? […]

Discovering What to do with Your Life

Discovering What to do with Your Life

Discovering What to do with Your Life Your life is full of possibility! It’s really incredibly exciting to think about! I once read that there was no “secret” to success. Just being who you are and pursuing what you’ve been led to do is the secret. No one can duplicate it or try to steal […]