living simply and embracing imperfection
…s on the computer…). Now I try to maximize the time I do spend blogging, but really try to keep to my self-imposed limits.
Summerfor us means I have more time Monday through Thursday (no planning or teaching) for 2-1/2 months. There are A LOT of projects that get pushed to this time, for example this year here’s a glimpse of what we hope to accomplish in the next few months:
Dining chairs painted (finally!) Living room car…
…ical difficulties (3 people with cancer and one with MS in just the two months before Christmas!) and financial problems.
So here it is- the big stuff and the little stuff that made a difference for me and my family in 2010:
1. My bittersweet moment. This is when it’s hard and wonderful at the same time. I’m changing from seeing myself as “mommy” for the past 18 years to…mom, friend, counselor, guide-…
I love family traditions. They were very important to me growing up. I remember being very proud to tell my friends that our family always did this or that and I counted on the holidays being the same each year- even serving the same foods. Even now I think back on things I looked forward to each year with a fondness that helps me remember and appreciate my family- even those who are long gone.
So when Brian and I started our family,…
…s – valued at just over $600 – for the amazingly low price of $29.97!
Why do I think it’s great?
I’ve actually read a few of these books (all 97 titles are listed below) – 28 days to Hope for Your Home, Tell Your Time, Simple Blogging, and No-Brainer Wardrobe and these four books alone retail for $24, so for $5 more I can get…gee, 93 more books!! Now, there are probably a few that I̵…
…You can see how well-used mine is…and yes, I kept one for me- is that weird? It’s just so convenient having my favorite recipes in one place.
The Italian basket included:
a spiral-bound booklet with 22 of our favorite, tried-and-true family recipes a head of home-grown garlic a baggie of home-grown and dried tomatoes a spice jar of home-grown and dried basil and oregano a jar of home-canned pasta sauce purchased noodles…
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
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