Happiness is…
Usually my “Happiness is…” posts include one thing I’m happy about along with a picture. But I’ve noticed (yet again) that I’ve really been focusing on the dark, not-so-pleasant things … Continue reading Happiness is…
Author: Charity
You Know You’re a Crunchy Mama When…
…you save your torn flannel pajamas to make homemade menstrual pads. For more in this series, select the “You Know You’re a Crunchy Mama…” category from the drop-down to the … Continue reading You Know You’re a Crunchy Mama When…
Just Deserts
I’ve not been following the not-crazy diet very well the past couple of weeks. When presented with a cupcake or a martini, I think, “I’ve worked hard. I’m stressed out. … Continue reading Just Deserts
Volunteering as a Path to Greater Happiness
The day (and evening) have gotten away from me. So for Monday’s post, I leave you a quote to ponder from Gretchen Rubin. It’s her “Second Splendid Truth”: One of … Continue reading Volunteering as a Path to Greater Happiness
May is Service Month!
For April, I considered ramping back on my resolutions because of our family situation, but decided to just leave the resolutions as-is and see what all I could accomplish amid … Continue reading May is Service Month!
Friendship Month in Review
This month, I found it challenging to focus on my resolutions. I did okay at the beginning of the month, and my friends helped me out a lot, calling me, … Continue reading Friendship Month in Review
The Great Spank Out (SpankOut Day USA 2011)
Happy Spank Out Day! Thank you for helping to spread the word that there are gentler alternatives to spanking! And thank you to Zoie at TouchstoneZ for alerting me to … Continue reading The Great Spank Out (SpankOut Day USA 2011)
The Long Goodbye
“All of this is new to me,” my husband was telling my daughter. They were walking behind me on the trail. I watched the dirt and rocks as they passed … Continue reading The Long Goodbye
You Know You’re a Crunchy Mama When…
…the sound of the dehydrator (making flax crackers) and the blender (making a green smoothie) drown out the public radio program you were trying to hear. For more in this … Continue reading You Know You’re a Crunchy Mama When…
Weekly Photo Challenge: One
These are the photos I took in response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I’m not a photographer, but I like taking photos, especially for this type of … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: One
Deviled Beet-Pickled Eggs: Devilish but Not in the Way I Intended
I made pickled eggs then deviled them. The photo on Go Lightly Gourmet was gorgeous, and not just because of the garnish. The eggs are a pinkish purple that contrasted beautifully … Continue reading Deviled Beet-Pickled Eggs: Devilish but Not in the Way I Intended
I’ve Nothing to Fear but Reality. And Maybe My Kids.
Last night, in an effort to stay up past bedtime without the aid of the internet, I began reading Joyfully Together: The Art of Building a Harmonious Community by Thich Nhat … Continue reading I’ve Nothing to Fear but Reality. And Maybe My Kids.
Imperfect Happiness 