Creating wellness through simple living
We’ve just entered the season of Advent, a time of preparation for Christmas. This is a wonderful time to give more, spend less, worship fully and love all. How do we do that? Intentional giving. Intentional gifts bless the recipient and don’t run you into debt. In our home, they tend to be hand made [...]
Today’s post comes from Jenn Mostek, a sweet mama and fellow doula. She’s graciously decided to share some crafty tips with me. Stop by her blog and say hello and be sure to check out her beautiful creations on her Etsy page. It’s not easy to make time for yourself when you have little ones. [...]
“I’m just not very creative.” Ever said that? Ever wish that wasn’t true? Me too. Now that my Christmas gift-making extravaganza is over though, I’m proud to say that I am creative and am constantly picturing new things to create in my head. Did I order something on Amazon? Have a creative epiphany? Promise my [...]
I love gaining inspiration from what other people give and receive. This isn’t an exhaustive list of handmade gifts, but some of what I’m giving this year and have given in the past. Please feel free to add ideas in the comments section. And you don’t have to be an accomplished seamstress or excellent knitter [...]
A few years ago Ian and I decided that we were going to change how we approach Christmas to make it a more meaningful time of year. We wanted greater focus on giving and service. We also thought it would be nice to start some new traditions. And of course, there were presents to deal [...]
Along with babies, one of my passions is business. Odd combination? Maybe. I just love it, though. Kevin Miller has coined the term Free Agency for creating work that you love and I love his viewpoint on self-employment. “But Nina, I already want to work from home, I just don’t have any good ideas!” That’s [...]
