Yep, you feel like you’re DYING!! It’s not even the start of summer yet, but it’s East Texas and the heat doesn’t wait for a specific date on the calendar. You’ve started turning on the fans and turning up the A/C, but something doesn’t feel right. You may not be getting the most out of […]
To be Daddy -you don’t have to be perfect!
My daddy was a single father at 32 his wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer. For nearly seven years he raised an infant daughter and two young sons 5 and 3 years old while caring for his sick wife at home. When she passed, he wasn’t even 40. He was left alone with the children, […]
As Heard on the Air…
The words that you and I try to say don’t always come out the right way we want them to. And for myself as an On-Air Announcer, that can mean an inspiring audio clip can do the job better than I can. Well, here are a few audio clips that YOU’VE asked about that we’ve […]
Loving on Reagan
May 31: Friends and family are praying for Reagan Luck of Mount Pleasant. She’s a nursing student at Northeast Texas Community College and after complaining of headaches, doctors discovered a tumor in her brain the size of a ping pong ball. Her family was blindsided by the devastating news and the fear of what might […]
Spiritual and Physical Fitness for the Proverbs 31 Woman
P31 Fitness Summer Bootcamps Mon-Thu 6am-7am *Starts June 9* Tyler First Church of the Nazarene 3700 Old Bullard Rd, Tyler 75701 Contact: achauncey@p31fitness.com 903-920-5788 http://www.p31fitness.com/Tyler-TX_c_342.html
How to Overcome the Tendency to Procrastinate
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Keeping YOURSELF Motivated to Workout
It’s the month of May and you’ve hit your exercise slump. Okay, who are we kidding, you hit it back in February! Well, the good news is that you wouldn’t be the only one–quite a few people start the new year off great with a jog each morning or 30 minutes of some activity a […]
A New Mom’s Toolkit
Walking into the baby section of any store can be overwhelming for ANYONE! So many choices, designs, brands, and things you never thought existed or were needed. Yes, I’ve gone shopping for baby stuff a few times now, whether it was for friends or relatives, but there always seems to be new things that I’d […]
In Need of Some Memory Help?
You could 18 or 80 when your memory decides to try and escape you. Trust me, the lists I have to make ALL the time show me that I don’t have to be using a walker to have memory issues. So let’s be honest with each other–if you’re checking this post out then you […]
Gnats in the Outfield…messing up my game!
I used to be pretty athletic; played almost every sport a girl could get her hands, gloves, bat, racquet or shoes into when I was younger. I was still playing softball, although badly, about five years ago. I remember being in the outfield playing softball on a summer evening. You’d be out there when the […]
So They’re GIVING These to Mom!
There are many things that I’m glad I have that I can attribute to my mother: Her good looks Her servant’s heart The way she makes others feel loved My need to save as much money as possible with things If you understand at all that last one, then you know the word FREE is […]
Mom thoughts….of mine, of me and of my daughters
With Mother’s Day coming this weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about mothers. Mine wasn’t around very long for me. She was sick from the time I was a baby and by the time I was seven she had succumbed to the cancer that desimated her. Then, my dad took over as both dad and […]
Pretty Easy to Make for Mom
The idea of bringing mom breakfast in bed is such a sweet memory for child and mother. She doesn’t have to get up early or cook for anyone, and she gets to just relax. But what if your afraid that the thoughtful idea from the kiddos will turn into a horrible mess in […]
The Best Money Tip in the World
Money tips. There are plenty. You’ve probably heard most of them. But for one reason or another, maybe you’ve just not been able to apply them. Here’s a simple one. It’s not easy, but it’s simple. The best one. One your grandmother probably told you. Give 10%, Save 10%. Okay I just lost half of […]
Kitchen Shortcuts You’ve Needed
When driving from A to B anywhere in the country, raise your hand if you enjoy going the longest way possible. Yeah, probably not the case for many (myself included). Well, just like driving, if there’s somehow a short route for the everyday chores, it would be nice to know about them, right? Well, no […]
The Happiness in the Handbag
Some things are so easily taken for granted. Be honest with yourself: how many times have you gotten to meet someone for the first time, had a small chat with them, and forgotten what their name was 5 minutes after? Yes, I can blame it on a horrible memory (hello forgetting dinner last week)! I […]
Before Petting That Dog…
They come in different sizes, different colors, and varying species. Some call them a Companion, a Best Friend, a Family Member, but to most around the world, they are known as DOG. If you haven’t heard me talk about dogs, I can tell you this: I Love Them!! Actually, right now in my life, I […]
Are we scented candles or the real deal?
I admit it, I love scented candles and wax that makes my apartment smell like I’ve just baked a billion dozen cinnamon cookies or just washed and line dried a load of linen even when I’ve not been close to the oven or the washer! I sniff through a batch of bars to find the […]
Watch Out for Too Much Technology
With every status you post, you wait to see how many “Likes” you can get. Seconds feel like minutes, and than you notice you’ve been staring at a computer screen for 10 minutes, waiting on a thumb’s up to justify a sentence you decided to write. Technology has sucked you in, and this is your […]
Easter Story Hunt
Kids love to hunt for Easter eggs! Here’s a game where your kids can hunt for eggs – but instead of candy they will actually learn the Easter story. Click here for all the FUN details!
Slowing the Aging Process…with Food!
The idea of “Aging with Grace” is something that many would love to do. Personally, looking at my mother, who’s over 55, I know I would LOVE to look like her at her age (trust me, the lady looks like she’s in her 40’s)! Yes, you could use serums, stay out of the sun, put […]