The Gift Of Giving Gandhi once said ” The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” It makes sense, giving back to others, feels good. It lifts out spirits, brings people together and strengthens our communities. It can be a small or…
As fall approaches and fresh garden vegetables are a thing of the past. I still find myself left with an over abundance of fresh apples. Some I will leave on the tree for the deer to enjoy through the long unforgiving winter, that is fast approaching. However even after leaving…
The Importance Of Sports For Kids It has always been important for me as a parent that each of my children find a passion and go for it. What they ultimately decide is completely up to them. Whether they choose to be apart of the chess club, hockey team, art…
The Daily Struggle Of The Empath The daily struggles of the empath is not an easy set of feelings to live with. Maybe, first I should start by explaining what an empath is. Then you can decide for yourself, if you are one, or know someone in your life that…
The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies If you love cookies like I do, especially chewy chocolate chips cookies, then this is the recipe for you! Simple with not much prep time, but Oh so good!! Save Print The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Author: Life Is Messy Recipe type…
How To Raise Kids In A Broken World I have given up watching news for probably a year now. Part of me feels ashamed to admit that, as I have intentionally excluded myself from world events. And part of me feels it 100% necessary to mentally survive day-to-day…
Protecting Your Backyard Flock From Predators Protecting your backyard flock from predators is much easier said, then done. I know this because, I was inspired to write this post after finding piles of feathers in place of my lovely girls, this morning. It is devastating every time it happens. Especially…
Six Week Bran Muffins Six week bran muffins are a sure-fire way to save you in the month of September. As we all know, September is one of the craziest months of the year. The back to school hustle combined with sporting events makes it hard to find extra…
The role of best friend is one of the most important The role of best friend is one of the most important roles, you will ever experience in your lifetime. Those strangers you have as Facebook friends, sorry..they don’t qualify for the job. Why? Well because, they…
Raising A Confident Child Raising a confident child is important to all parents. Unfortunately however, parenthood does not come with a manual. You don’t leave the hospital with baby and book confident that the words inside will guide you every step of the way. Instead you walk from…
