being mindful, daily moments, devotions, healthy living

tug-o-war

Tug-o-war.  If you live in our neighborhood, this has been an annual tradition at the elementary school at least since my oldest daughter has been there.  It is an annual competition, a tournament among the grade level classes, that earns you bragging rights for the year. This is a photo of my daughter's 3rd grade… Continue reading tug-o-war

being mindful

waiting at the dentist

After taking my daughter to the pediatric dentist today, I found myself with some extra quiet time on my hands... time to just read and let my mind wander.   I thought I'd share my thoughts here- which are written and listed as randomly as they floated through my head.  Even though it is your… Continue reading waiting at the dentist

devotions

tree shaping mamas

Have you ever noticed how power lines can GREATLY  affect the shape of a tree? Every time I head out of our neighborhood I see this one in particular just as I pass through a light. Or, when I head out to our new Starbucks, I see these trimmed up trees, altered because of the power… Continue reading tree shaping mamas

being mindful, daily moments, healthy living

pretty blue water bottle

So, week 2 of ‪#‎weightwatchers‬ has happened. I love my new, pretty blue water bottle and am hoping it serves as a fun reminder to add more water to my day. That's just not something I'm good at. I REALLY don't like rules and restrictions with food. But, I decided it's time for some accountability… Continue reading pretty blue water bottle

get active, healthy living

the blessing of health

True health is a whole thing.  I mean that in two ways.  It's a WHOLE thing, holistically speaking.  We've got to live a life of balance to really live and thrive.  But it's also a whole thing- as in it's always something we are pushing after, something that we work at all day (realistically), and… Continue reading the blessing of health