To The Women On My Journey
I am always amazed at the power of women. Although women continue to fight for equal rights and justice throughout this world, it is important to acknowledge the progress that has been made because...
View ArticleMeanwhile in March
Do you ever feel like when you catch up with friends that there isn’t enough time to catch up on everything? Life moves quickly and we often don’t spend time catching up on the small details of life....
View ArticleFriday Loves
The calendar may say March but it feels like April and spring in Kentucky. I’m always a little hesitant to say that maybe winter is over, but I’m hopeful it’s nothing but buds blooming and birds...
View ArticleThree Ways To Make Switching Handbags Easier
Have you ever switched handbags to only discover that you have forgotten an important item in your other bag? If you carry the same handbag every day, do you do so for fear of not having everything...
View ArticleSurprising Benefits Of Keeping A Food Journal
Do you know what you have eaten today? Do you remember what you had yesterday? Food journals do not have to be just for those wanting to lose weight. Although most often equated with keeping track of...
View ArticleKate Spade and Target Gift Card Giveaway
Today I’m excited to be celebrating the blogiversary of my friend Tiff’s Bright on a Budget Blog. Bright on a Budget is a fantastic fashion and beauty blog that helps everyone get in touch with their...
View ArticleWhat You Missed Friday
Happy Friday Readers! Today I’m establishing a new theme for my Friday posts. What you missed Friday will include some of my favorite blog posts, information and items of the week. Let’s get started...
View ArticleHow Starbucks Helped Me Grieve (and $100 giveaway for you)
Three years ago my life was and would continue to be turned upside down. As a grief counselor, I thought I was aware of the things I had and would need in my life that would help me cope with the...
View ArticleThree Years And Counting
Thank You! Thank you for choosing to click on the social media link or email update that brought you here. I am grateful that you have taken a few minutes out of your day to spend it with me. Today...
View ArticleWhat You Missed
It’s been an eventful week. We officially welcomed Spring (with some not so spring like weather), I’ve celebrated the 3 year anniversary of How To Make A Life and this weekend we celebrate Easter....
View ArticleThe Hope of Spring
No Winter lasts forever. No Spring skips its turn. ~ Hal Borland For those who celebrate Easter, this is a glorious day. As I sit and write this (on a day I do not normally post), the birds in my yard...
View ArticleWhat You Missed Friday
Happy April! I know that most of us are questioning how did this happen? Once again, a reminder of the need to truly appreciate each day, slow down and make sure you are doing what you want to do...
View ArticleSchedule Time To Worry
Are you someone who often worries about everything? Do you find yourself always thinking about what needs to be done or what could possibly happen? In today’s try this at home tip, I want to...
View ArticleSpring 2016 FabFitFun Box
With the coming of April comes the arrival of the newest FabFitFun Subscription box. I was somewhat disappointed in my Winter box, but the Spring box reminded me why I continue to receive the...
View ArticleWhat You Missed Friday
It’s the first full week of April but Kentucky is experiencing a setback with cold weather. I’m still wearing my winter clothes and looking forward to eventually wearing a few of my spring pieces. The...
View ArticleTake 15 Minutes
I have found myself overwhelmed without needing to be. My mind has been constantly creating a running list of things that need to be accomplished. Yet, I was completing none of them. I then forced...
View ArticleWhat You Missed Friday
Happy Friday Everyone!! We’re currently on a much needed vacation in Vegas (follow on Instagram for highlights) but I wanted to share great reads I feel everyone will enjoy. Health Benefits of...
View ArticleRoasted Kale Salad With Lemon Dressing
Do you struggle to eat healthy? Are you trying to find easy and simple ways to get all the veggies you need, without buying processed foods? I understand exactly how you feel. Hi, I’m Kristyn and I...
View Article17 Lessons From 17 Years of Marriage
Over the years in my hospice work, I’ve met couples married 69, 70 years and longer. When I ask them what the secret is to their marriage the answers have ranged from “You take a lot of S*$t” to “It...
View ArticleTreat Yourself Like a Toddler
Photo Credit: T. Halcomb Today’s Try This At Home post originally appeared on Ember Grey. After a great vacation, I returned to a horrible case of Kentucky allergies. (Sometime I have been blessed not...
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