I jumped on the challenge bandwagon. Head first. I even encouraged my friends to join in. I know, I know. I’m not usually one to get caught up in the latest social media craze but I promise this one is different. Seriously. What’s the challenge? To be bold for spiritual change. Now I have to warn […]
How to live happily ever after (without the fairy-tale romance)
Ours was a fairy-tale romance. So when he asked me to marry him, I was over the moon. He chose an ordinary day in December 2002 and no day has been ordinary since. Yet, when it comes down to it, there is one who loves me even more. He waits patiently in the wings. Never […]
When You Want to Overcome the Friendship Crisis {Introducing the Sparkle Circle}
If you’re a woman in the 21st century, chances are your friends are few. “Without friends, problems weigh more and pleasures yield less joy.” That’s a quote from a book I read several years ago called The Friendship Crisis (aff) by Marla Paul. It was given to me by my sister, who in her inscription thought […]
How to Protect Your Friendships from Holiday Burnout
You’ve spent the better part of the year nurturing that budding friendship only to have it fizzle during the holidays. How do you protect your friendships from holiday burnout? I’m glad you asked. Let’s face it friendships, like marriage are beautiful. But they require work. Friendships need to be nurtured. During the busy holiday season […]
The Art of You – 7 Delightful Ways to Sparkle
Women today are bombarded with all sorts of messages trying to tell us who we are, what we need, and who we should be. From advertisements to movies, food labels to books, we are cajoled, seduced and downright lied to. Add to that our own personal identity conflicts and we can feel pushed and pulled […]