My Thoughts on Memorial Day On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in defense of our nation, those who have served or are currently serving, and the families who stand strong and sacrifice alongside them. Traditionally, this day is celebrated with barbecues, parades and parties, but often it a… Read More Motivation Monday: My Thoughts For This Memorial Day
So You Think You Can’t Compost? With these home composting system options, you can compost anywhere, even in small spaces! This post has affiliate links. Compost Definition Compost is decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer. It’s the decomposition of plant remains and other once-living materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that… Read More Home Composting System Options for Backyard Composting
Little Pieces I love this quote and it reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” -Mother Teresa When trying to make positive change in the world, it’s important to remember that you’re not responsible for… Read More Motivation Monday- Little Pieces
Finding Humor on Monday I find this kind of humorous and I need some humor, especially for my personal Monday motivation.
A Mother’s Day Gift – DIY Spring Wreath Upcycled garden hose make a great wreath structure! For those who don’t know, my mom is extremely passionate about gardening, so when my aunt wanted to make these hose wreaths, I knew it was the perfect Mother’s Day gift, but really it can also be gifted any… Read More How to Make an Upcycled Garden Hose Spring Wreath
What does it mean to walk peacefully? Thich Nhat Hanh became a novice monk at just age 16, actively working to renew Vietnamese Buddhism and was one of the first monks to ride a bicycle. He now resides in Plum Village, which is located just west of France. His key teaching is through mindfulness, we… Read More Monday Motivation- Walk Peacefully
23 Lessons I Learned From My Mother My mom is my inspiration in life, so today I’ll go through the life lessons from mom that have gotten me this far. I’m hoping to pass this inspiration to others.
What Are We Busy About We hear it all the time. When we ask our friends for help, try to sell a new product or encourage others to do something outside their comfort zone to help better the lives of others. “I’m too busy.”
Saying No to Interruptions The world would be so different, if everyone listened to the “NOs” and interruptions of their dreams or listened to those naysayers to give up on their dream. We, too, must learn to say no to these interruptions and stay focused on our dreams.
How will you use your defeat? Overcoming defeat is not easy. Life in general is not easy. Making a difference in the world is not easy, but we can’t allow ourselves to be defeated. If you feel a calling to a certain cause or mission, you must chase that will all you have. It might… Read More Motivational Monday- Overcoming Defeat