Quality Time Speaks Volumes
February is the month of expressing love to our significant people! I thinks it's awesome to have a month dedicated to thinking carefully about how we care for our family and friends. But we can&#
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The Love Language of Words
Love is the soil out of which healthy life is supported and grows into fullness. It is essential for emotional health. Unconditional love becomes a constant source of security and signific
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The Love Language of Touch
Yesterday was a food day - meaning I spent most of my day on food planning, buying and preparing. After my shower, essential oil routine, and reading a daily reflection, I walked the dog and then
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Unconventional Handyman!
Being married to a creative visionary can sometimes make house jobs interesting!One adventure was prompted by a boys day with cousins where a nerf gun fight took over both levels of our home while I w
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Resolving Conflict
It's ironic that I was asked to prepare a session for our camp leaders in training on conflict resolution. I hate conflict and would rather absorb discomfort than confront social awkwardness and t
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Parenting to Give Flight
September 2017: Today, my thoughts have been full of my oldest son launched to university residence. The night before we drove him to his new home for this school year I went into his room late a
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Twenty Seconds of Brave
September, 2017Today children, teens and young adults head into school, teachers take a deep breath and begin anew, and parents welcome routines in an act of trust. Fall rhythms call for some phy
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Christmas DIY
Creating your own gifts is a great way to demonstrate care. They can be personal, fun and healthy when you give chemical-free nourishing, healing essential oils. They are also easier on tight budgets
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Okay, I Need You!
As I widen my world with writing, reconnecting and growing an essential oil business, I keep hitting mental barriers that push me to new places of personal growth. To grow my world bigger, I have to i
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Marble Cake - Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free
My oldest son, James, loves marble cake! I've been baking one for him every birthday since he was a toddler. But it has been getting more complicated to make a cake that works with our family alle
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