This week’s giveaway will highlight the Reflections category. It’s where I just share things from my life and family. So I thought I’d make the giveaway a bit more personal too, and send the winner a little care package of my favorite things. I’m praying that this goes to someone who really can use a…
My Baby is 5- the Viking Chronicles
Y’all, this is more of a milestone for me than turning 40. My baby is 5 years old. I don’t think my heart can stand it. When I first started blogging, he looked like this. And then this happened, and next thing you know we were here. And he was watching Downton Abbey with me…
On Turning 40
Forty just sounds like such a milestone. Somewhat like 30, except that you’re a decade closer to 50. Since I just celebrated 41st birthday, I thought I would write about what 40 is like now that I’m a veteran and all. For each decade milestone, I realize that my definition of “old” continues to be pushed back further…
How Our Family Quilt was Made
The morning I read the Rag Coat to my kids, we all piled onto the couch right after breakfast. I let them stay in their jammies, and we spread this old colorful quilt over our laps. After the story was over, and I recomposed myself…the Rag Coat requires tissues(that’s my Amazonaffiliate link), and I told my kids…
Gwen’s Nest Relaunch Party!
This is the make-over that I’ve been working so hard on…I hope you love it! To celebrate my return to the world of blogging, I’ve set up a fun little relaunch par-tay with FIVE weeks of super fun giveaways. Just for you guys…my faithful readers! I love ‘ya! Your comments and interaction both here and…
Giving Thanks! A Breakthrough…
<my oldest holding the newest baby cousin> I feel good today! And for that I am VERY thankful! This is my third day of feeling very, very good. And I had a moment today that made me tear up with joy. I was helping my 4 year old straighten his room, and I glanced down…
More Than Writers Block
I’ve been playing hooky from my blog. All. Summer. Long. I’d love to say that I had writer’s block. But that’s not true. I’ve actually been writing, and have started several posts. The truth is, I was emotionally and glandularly worn out. My adrenals were not coping well with everyday life. Which is a mix…
Goodbye & Hello Again
For the past 16 months, I’ve been involved heavily in the creation and maintenance of the Trim Healthy Mama Facebook community. My work there as a volunteer was very fulfilling and fun, but as the community grew, and as I took on other projects, I found myself over extended and having to lay down things…