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It's not about falling.  It's about getting back up.  We are all going to fail at something at some point.  We're all going to make mistakes.  The question is what will you do after the fall?  Will you get back up? There's no success without failure  It's better to have a life full of failures … Continue reading Retreat or Reload? →

You will never make a good impression on other people until you stop thinking about what sort of impression you are making. Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told … Continue reading Comparison Takes the Fun Out of Life →

When we start replacing distractions with things we love, that's when we start living with intention. We've talked summer bucket lists and summer reading lists.  Let's get every bit of goodness out of this summer that we can! The sense that summer slips through our fingers is real.  We've got to be intentional if we … Continue reading Intentional Summer →

What is the best version of yourself?  How can you get that you back? Over the years of having six babies, getting college degrees, building a home business, working in the ministry... we've found ourselves burning the candles at both ends.  At times we found ourselves by some miracle thriving even during the hectic.  We … Continue reading The Best You →

"You are the same today as you'll be in five years except for two things:  the books you read and the people you meet." Have you made your summer reading list?  Summer is a great opportunity to make reading fun for both you and your kiddos.  Here's some tips - Have a book club. Make … Continue reading Summer Reading List →

Whatever your goals or dreams are, there are benefits to turning them into a bucket list.  It creates excitement in your soul.  Gives you a sense of direction.  Reveals what you don't want in your life.  The time wasters.  Helps you identify the right opportunities.  Motivates you to step out of the comfort zone and … Continue reading Summer Bucket List →

We are bombarded with distractions daily.  Distractions prevent us from focusing on what matters.  Refocusing after a distraction is estimated to be anywhere between 3 and 21 minutes.  We are losing a lot of time to unnecessary interruptions.  Distractions make us feel empty and nonproductive.  They leave us feeling like our time was wasted and … Continue reading Weapons of Mass Distraction →

As you begin using natural remedies for your health, you will be amazed at how versatile those tiny bottles of essential oils are! In this collection of tried and true natural health remedies you’ll find something for the home, for cooking, and for the body and mind.  We hope you enjoy some of our favorite … Continue reading 101 Ways to Use Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint →

On this facebook live, Amanda talks about what it means to build a real and rich life.  Cultivating good habits that lead to the big dreams is not glamorous but it is transformational.  The daily small habits of faithfulness will help us reach our really big dreams.  When you do the hard work of living … Continue reading Dream BIG, Live small →

Peace is a mindset that is influenced by our perception and perspective.  The good news is that perception and perspective are also easily influenced.  You can change your perception and your perspective just by practicing gratitude and positivity. When you go to a symphony and the musicians start to warm up, it sounds like a … Continue reading Peace is a Mindset →