Music can be so therapeutic. It can capture emotions and moods and feelings when you can’t put them all into words. 2018 definitely brought a lot of ups and downs and I am expecting 2019 to do the same. But here are 9 songs I’ll be listening to a lot this year for different reasons. Most of these are not super well known, so hopefully you’ll discover something new that you love!
Admiring Eyes and Grateful Hearts
Every so often I get inspired and I need to write something. Sometimes it’s a poem, sometimes it’s more like a journal entry. Sometimes they are about difficult things. Other times they are reflections or dreams or wishes. Below is something I wrote at the end of November. I rarely share these writings but I felt this one would be great to share after the holidays to carry on the holiday joy. But then I realized that not everyone has holiday joy right now. People are mourning their first Christmas after a loved one passed. Or they are frazzled with all the shopping, wrapping, and parties. Or maybe the Christmas magic and believing in others has faded just a bit from last year. Wherever you are at this holiday season, I hope this inspires you and reminds you that the world is still a wonderfully magical place.
Two DIY Necklaces
Some people appreciate a handmade gift. Some people appreciate jewelry. And if you can satisfy both then that’s a win-win. I did that – twice. I made two different styles of DIY necklaces for Christmas gifts. One is so simple, no craft skills required. The other is great if you have a bead and wire background or if you just have the courage to try!
Super Simple Christmas Tree Centerpiece
In early November I started telling Landon I wanted to build a forest on our dining table. In my mind I pictured so many tiny trees spread all across the table. I didn’t quite get as much of a forest as I pictured in my mind but this super easy centerpiece is so much better.
DIY Christmas Fence
When you dream of decorating your front porch with swag garland but you have nowhere to swag it, you build a fence. Or at least that’s what we did!
Gift Guide for the Essential Oil Lover
I’m not new to buying gifts for an essential oil lover. With essential oils becoming more and more popular, chances are you know someone who this gift guide would be perfect for! Continue reading “Gift Guide for the Essential Oil Lover”