Hi Ladies,“It’s been said that gratitude is the beginning of all virtues, and there’s a reason. With a grateful heart we open our souls to what is and what can be, and embrace the best of what has been. But surprisingly, even small changes can create significant life shifts. Feel the joy of simple things …
I loved our very first #conniechat LIVE on Facebook, and it was so much fun! Lots of talk about simplifying the holiday season. Thank you to all of you who joined us! If you missed it, click here. This is going to be a regular monthly occurrence on the Back to Basics Facebook page, so be sure …
Don’t forget that Connie is available for LIVE chat every month on Facebook. So exciting! If you can’t make it at the 1pm time slot, but have questions for her, leave them on Facebook, or as a comment on this post and she will answer them during her one hour LIVE chat. …
On Sunday I happened to have a heartfelt, perfectly timed, deeply connecting conversation with a dear friend in, of course, the church restroom (which is the best place for heartfelt conversations). In the near eight-minute conversation during which no one else entered, we resonated on such …
Post by Michelle McCullough, Site Contributor Do you love the holidays or dread them? Do you have favorite holiday traditions for Thanksgiving & Christmas? Do you have ways you simplify so you have more time and energy to Savor? Do you shop early or are you a last minute gift buyer? How do you help …
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If you worry about the negative influence of media on your daughter’s beliefs and behaviors, you’re not alone. Educate your child to be aware of media messages, know how to respond to them, and find ways to counteract their influence. Click here to read my 4 steps for teaching girls to combat negative media.
Image via 8tracks.com The other day the organizer of the Pinner’s Conference called and asked me to teach a parenting class at the conference. To be honest, I wasn’t sure I wanted to do it. Because that week I would be taking my son to the MTC to begin his two-year mission. On that Friday …
Image credit: divasanddorks.com We’re focused on finding more financial peace and prosperity. When the holidays are looming, it’s easy to NOT feel either of those, simply because so many things seem to involve BUYING. However, you and I can shift that thinking during this season. Ask yourself: *What can we make or share in lieu of gifts …
About a month ago, I had a Paul Revere moment—“The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming.” And guess what? I was EXCITED! The reason why? Because I finally, FINALLY, figured out how to truly simplify and savor the season. This year, get organized early in super easy steps. Feel relaxed as you make …
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