It’s raining again, folks. The end of winter in Eastern Kentucky is temperamental, to say the least. In the last 2 weeks, we’ve had severe flooding followed by snow, and...
Category: wellness
6 Amazon Finds for Spring (and an Ebates sign up!)
It's time for another product post! I don't know about y'all, but I need a little motivation to get started on operation declutter, a.k.a. Konmari-ing my life (*see https://this-coffee-life.com/2019/01/20/in-pursuit-of-joy/). Like many of you, I'm in love with Joanna Gaines and the farmhouse trend. I've found a few pieces to compliment my decor, and I'm going… Continue reading 6 Amazon Finds for Spring (and an Ebates sign up!)
Find Peace in this Season
"Like the frost on a rose, winter comes for us all.” My daughter sent me a song...I’ve listened to it all morning; download "Seasons" by Hillsong. You're welcome in advance. I have gotten away from music lately, but "Seasons" is a reminder of how praise and worship is extremely helpful in finding peace. It's playing… Continue reading Find Peace in this Season
Pet Therapy
"Perhaps the greatest gift an animal has to offer is a permanent reminder of who we really are." My week has been filled with coffee and dogs, guys. With this cold snap, Ellie had some doggie friends visit her for a sleepover. Her best friend, Bo the Poodle, was a perfect gentleman during his overnight… Continue reading Pet Therapy
Top 5 Products!
Happy February! The Polar Vortex descended and the ensuing cold has me thinking of warm spaces and all of my many blessings. On that note, I am sharing a few of my current favorites. For our weekend reading pleasure, please comment and share yours, too! Air Freshener Long a fan of Wallflowers, I just opened… Continue reading Top 5 Products!
Overcoming Anxiety
I first knew I had a problem with anxiety over a decade ago. Fresh from stay-at-home Momhood, I was prompted to finish my degree after my husband had an ATV accident resulting in a hip fracture. I was in a computer class full of people, most of them younger and hipper than me, we were… Continue reading Overcoming Anxiety
In Pursuit of Joy
"Anxiety arises from not being able to see the whole picture. If you feel anxious, but are not sure why, try putting your things in order." ~ Marie Konde Folks, I did it. I bought Marie Konde's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (completely free, thanks to Johnson County Public Library and the Overdrive app) and I'm only five years late… Continue reading In Pursuit of Joy
Wellness Wednesday
I've only been to the gym once this year, y'all.