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I have been writing since I could hold a pen, so being a journal keeper comes naturally to me! In my Inspired Girl blog, I share bits of my heart with random thoughts on loving life, learning from lemons, and being saved by grace.
10 Ways to Make Ordinary Activities Extraordinary
It may just be a regular old pair of shoes, but a little glue, some glitter, and a couple of gemstones, and you've got a pair of ruby slippers that can take you anywhere. Alright, so maybe be-dazzling is not your cup of tea, but I believe that pleasure and joy should...
3 Things for Tuesday
Live: Adding chicken meatballs to the escarole soup from Sunday. Eating it on the porch while watching the rain and waiting for the family to return from their shopping trip. Love: LuLu and Little Man's excitement for Halloween. They bought plastic pumpkins when they...
Why I Love the Fall
Yesterday the air was cool. We all wore thermals, my husband lit a fire, I woke up and baked zucchini muffins, later in the day made escarole soup, and for dinner, we had a hearty vegetable stew. We sat on the porch in the evening, and the smell of the fire filled the...
Thinkin’ Pink and My First Mammogram
Last September, I had my first mammogram. I was 33 years old, and typically they want you to get a baseline at 40, but I had some weirdness happening with “the gals”, and I didn’t want to mess around. So my ob/gyn referred me. I have to admit, I kind of thought my...
3 Things for Wednesday
Live: Relaxing all day and letting my body heal after surgery on Tuesday. Love: The Little Man's expressions crack me up. He was on the porch today saying, "Boy, oh boy. Look at that BIG, GIANT truck! Learn: LuLu is such a nurturer. She kept coming up to me and asking...
Learning from a Tightrope Walker
Today's 'balance' tip is all about countering chaos with the power of grace & focus. I love watching tightrope walkers at the circus- their elegance, grace, and focus is awe inspiring. The funny thing about the circus is often we use the term “3-ring circus” to...
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye
Of all the changes one goes through during pregnancy and after, I think there was only one that bugged me. Hips spreading, waistline disappearing- none of that stuff bothered me. In fact, I wore it like a badge of honor. How excited I was to bring little lives into...
3 Things for Monday
Live: Walking in the rain jumping puddles with Lu and the Little Man on the way into the school house. Love: Watching 'Dancing with the Stars' and loving Mark's pride for Bristol doing the quick step, and feeling the joy as Jennifer Gray did the jive. Learn: An...
Birds in Flight and Questioning If Life Can Be Effortless?
Lately I've been really watching the birds fly, a lot. This morning I happened to catch a glimpse of one gliding just a few feet in front of me, and I marveled at the way it just seemed effortless and carefree. Many people equate flying or soaring with "success", but...
Sunday Brunch: Figs and Honey
I love the fall. It is my absolute favorite season. I love the food. I love the flavors. I love the feeling. I even love the fashion. So, of course, this Sunday I am in the mood for figs- an ideal food for the fall. The best thing about figs is they are absolutely...
Saturday Morning Dance Party: You Were Born to Fly
I love this song, and wanted to share with my favorite blog readers!! Sing it loud and dance around your room this Saturday morning. Your family may think you're a bit silly, but trust me, they'll want to join the fun... Here are the lyrics, so you have NO EXCUSE not...
The Cycle of Self-Love: My Pledge
LuLu asked me if she could begin ballet classes. This made me recall an incident in a coffee shop years ago where I overheard some mothers talking in front of their daughters about ballet photos. One mother warned the other, "Make sure you pay the extra $10 to...
Oh-So-Simple and Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Since we are a house full of "foodies", I like to find simple ways to enjoy the foods we love without worrying about our blood sugars going all whacky. After breakfast, the kids were in the mood for cookies. I like for them to have some treats, of course, but I tend...
3 Things for Tuesday
Live: Wearing a chunky knit fall sweater and feeling the crisp air. Fall is my favorite season. Love: Lu got her ears pierced today. She chose little pink flower earrings. She was so excited, and very bravely sat in the chair with a huge smile on her face. Naturally,...
3 Things for Monday
Live: Playing baseball with LuLu and watching her hit the ball. Amazing how fast she went from having us hold her arms to swing the bat to doing it all on her own. Love: The Little Man made up a new game for us to play: clap, cheeks, kiss. Clap our hands, squeeze each...
Midday Break: Practice Forgiveness
There are so many incredible people in this world. I happened to find Melissa and her website Operation Nice in a "one link lead to another" kind of way, and I felt immediately connected to her mission "to spread the concept of being nice, as simple as that may...
Inspired by Meaningful Jewelry
I love jewelry, especially when it holds a special meaning. Years ago I bought a simple gold initial ring. I engraved the initials "I M" on the front and on the inside engraved the word "blessed". No one could see it, but I knew it was there. Any time the day seemed...
Sunday Brunch: Light Frittata
Today I am in the mood for eggs. But, instead of another omelet or scramble, I am going to get a little fancy and bake 'em into a light, delicious Frittata. I love this Frittata because it is super simple, tastes great, and is very healthy. And, its pie-like...
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