Last week, I shared some book recommendations and some tips for reading aloud to your children. Reading aloud daily is very important to helping your child to develop vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, and a love of reading. See Related: Book Recommendations for Children I focused on elementary aged children because those are the ones …
As a single person, it is very difficult to create a variety of fresh meals each week. I understand the importance of meal prepping, but the problem is that you have to eat the same thing all week. I am okay with leftovers, but it is healthier to have a variety of foods each week …
Living a virtuous life as a Christian woman can feel overwhelming — but Scripture offers clear guidance. The Proverbs 31 Woman is the ultimate example of Godly character, showing us how to walk in faith, wisdom, and purpose every day. This guide breaks down 10 biblical virtues inspired by Proverbs 31 and other Scriptures, with …
I have lost some toning and conditioning since working out at home. I was so happy then when Empower was added to the barre class schedule. I quickly learned, though, that it would not make much more of a difference. Because I live on the 3rd floor, I can’t fully do the exercises the way they …
Just this past week in the news, there was a story about community refrigerators. The concept is very simple: if you have food to donate, leave it in the community refrigerator, and if you need food, help yourself to it. I pray more of these pop up all over, so that even more people struggling …
Relaxation is so important for me now because I am having a hard time doing so during this pandemic. The future of this world is so uncertain that it is hard at times to just unwind and let go. But did you know that there are major mental and physical benefits of relaxing? The Benefits …
I am trying to contain myself with this list because I have so many places that I would love to visit. If you are anything like me, you are eager to travel again. I have always enjoyed traveling; I even have a travel journal with a list of the top travel destinations and the best …
It takes me such a long time to figure out what to watch on Netflix! Anybody else have this problem? It is for this reason that I appreciate when I come across recommendations. Now here are a few of my suggestions for the next time you are ready to Netflix and chill. All American This …
My main priority with self-care is to try to accomplish balance in my life. While exercise is essential, my self-care routine involves more than just working out my body and eating right. It also involves taking care of my mind by creating, learning and growing; and my spirit by feeding it God’s Word and exercising …
You are probably expecting me to list some great books that I have been reading this summer. I used to be an avid reader so I totally would have in the past; now, I no longer have the time. And when I do read, it is for information. For example, the one book I will …
