When I hear the still small voice of my Savior, when I pray and he answers, when I find his mini blessings along the way to let me know he cares for me even in the little details, when he gives me a huge blessing and I’m overwhelmed with his love for me, when I remember all that he has…
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Why do I write?
I was asked why do I write, why do I find it necessary to share my writing, with whom do I share it, what do I enjoy about writing, and what don’t I like about it? Phew. There’s a mouthful. Okay, here we go: I don’t write. I procrastinate. Oh wait, this isn’t the time for confessions. Let’s try again….
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Christmas List for Grandparents
My mom asked me to email her an early Christmas list for the grandkids this year. She wanted time to mail them all out rather than try and bring them on the airplane with her. I don’t blame her. I have six kids so you can imagine how heavy that would get even at one gift per person. But I…
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Homemade Mama – Review and Giveaway
I’m thrilled to start off my product reviews with Homemade Mama. Pietra is a WAHM homeschooling her five children and sewing products such as cloth pads, Binky Blankys, nursing pads, and more for other mamas. I have used Homemade Mama cloth pads for a while now and I love them. The pads are well-made, comfortable, and hold up after many…
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The Essence of Good Writing By Marlo Schalesky
I had the pleasure on reviewing Marlo Schalesky’s book ONLY THE WIND REMEMBERS a couple of years ago and fell in love with her rich descriptions and fascinating story. Today, Marlo shares her thoughts on good writing with us. Don’t forget to see how you can win one of her books at the end of her post. The Essence of…
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