Rush. Rush. Rush. Sometimes, I feel like that's all I do. I rush around trying to mark things off my to-do list. I rush to the grocery store. I rush to clean the house before the guests arrive. I rush my husband to do the things I put on his honey-do list. I rush through my morning Bible time. Rush. Rush. Rush. The thing about rushing around is you are always distracted. Constantly on the go, always moving. Always typing, in my case. You don't have time to think. Or feel. Sometimes, you don't have time to breathe. I partnered with DaySpring to receive the monthly devotional kits, and as I Continue Reading
Snail Mail Challenge: 21 Days of Encouragement
This post is written in partnership with DaySpring for their 21-Day Encouragement Campaign. All opinions are my own. When I was a kid, my mom took file folders and taped them to our bedroom doors, taping the sides of the folders closed. These little folders taped to our doors became our mailboxes. When we would come in from playing outside, my mom would say in a sing-song voice, "You never can tell when you might get some mail!" My brother and I would take off running to our bedrooms to see what special surprise was in our mailboxes. I remember coming home from school and seeing a big piece Continue Reading
Saving Money = Sunshine
I don't know about you but I love shopping. My mom and I love shopping together. It's our thing. This blog is about seeing the sunshine -- seeing God's blessings and the positive things in life. And finding a great sale or saving money when buying something I love, that's sunshine. It's not as bright as spotting dolphins in the ocean, but it's sunshine nonetheless. Do you go shopping on Black Friday? Personally, it's a little too crazy out there for me. But for those of you who love a good deal and are ready to start your Christmas shopping, this post is for you. I thought I would share Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom
Mother. Mommy. Mama. Mom. Ma. Mum. Whatever you call her, she deserves a day just for her. After all, she did give birth to you ... and changed your diaper ... and fed you ... and put up with your rebellious teen years ... That's what Mother's Day is for! But sometimes, finding a way to truly celebrate your mom and show her how special she is to you can be difficult. I've gathered several ideas for you, hopefully some you may not have thought of! Whether you use one of these ideas or something else, just be sure to show your appreciation to such a special lady! Check Out These Continue Reading