Category: Things I Have to Have

Not a bad word (hehe), peonies are perennial flowering plants that bloom in late spring. And in my humble opinion, they are one of God’s greatest creations! Their arrival is a signal we are IN spring, my favorite season! And heading into summer, which I absolutely love too! I savor these warmer months, for the… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Peonies!

”Let’s put a ribbon on that!”…it’s the little things. Sounds silly, but over 25 years ago I ordered a bunch of ribbon online, different widths, and in the best colors! I tell you, this was, and still is, the most beautiful silk ribbon I have ever had! It cost me a small fortune back then (relatively speaking),… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Ribbon!

Not just for music! Who knew? A friend recently asked me what song I was playing and I told her to “shazam it”. Well, she had no idea what I was talking about! That’s when I knew I had to share about the Shazam app. This is for all who don’t know about it, and for all who don’t… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: The Shazam app

#anticipation Technically we are in spring. BUT, to me, we are in the “anticipation of spring” season. On the precipice. RIGHT NOW! The days where all things are transitioning rapidly from bleak to BEAUTIFUL! The fickle weather confusing us, and the earth, to know just how far to emerge each day from our cocoonish mindsets and modes of hibernation. Doesn’t… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: The Anticipation of Spring

“I should time myself doing this.” Timing things I do helps me BE FULLY PRESENT.  Allowing for no distractions, no aimlessness, no getting side-tracked, no wondering where the time went. While it might sound kind of rigid, maybe even robotic, it forces me to be singularly devoted to what I’m doing. When time is up, I truly move on. Knowing… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: iPhone Timer App

Hockey is the greatest spectator sport! YES, I said that! Do you agree? Due to its unique combination of speed, skill, physicality, and strategy, along with an electrifying atmosphere, how can you disagree? High intensity sports competition is hard enough. Now put it ON ICE! Some of the BEST games have been played recently by The New… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: The New York Rangers!

For a limited time only! As someone who observes Lent and Easter, I thought I would give up sugar for Lent. While that’s a healthy idea, I realized, it wasn’t going to bring me closer to God. So I opted for something more in that direction. This meant sugar was back on the table! I haven’t had… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Peeps and Cadbury Mini Eggs

 It’s not just for cooking anymore! I use coconut oil each morning as part of my oral health care routine. Hear me out! Before I brush, I swish a spoonful of coconut oil in my mouth for about 10 minutes as I make my bed and get dressed. It sounds odd, maybe even gross to some, but it’s naturally… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Coconut Oil

Like those ’70s shampoo commercials:“…and they told two friends, and so on, and so on, and so on…” Talk about connecting and sharing, not to mention perfect timing for the Super Bowl! I recently shared the Sports Alerts App with a friend I thought would have every sports App known to man! At my suggestion, he downloaded it immediately (for… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: The Sports Alerts App!

It is the Alpha and the Omega!  Like many of you, making the bed is non-negotiable! I totally relate! I can probably count on one hand the number of times I left my bed UNmade. And if I were to guess, those days probably went a little wonky (that’s a word-right?). It’s very simple, making the bed can… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: A Made Bed