From time to time over the course of everyday life, we all need to treat ourselves to certain things, and to relax, let our hair down, have a bit of fun, and take care of our own personal well-being. Often, when we think of “treating ourselves” we immediately think of the kinds of indulgences that may be fun and pleasurable in the short term, but that are often harmful or … [Read more...]
Forget The Jackpot Dream, Focus On Stability
We all dream of that one million dollar idea that could make you rich overnight. A lot of new entrepreneurs embrace their business idea with dreams of overwhelming success. Ultimately, nobody starts a business with the desire to fail. You launch a venture to seek success and wealth. So many people want to build something that has gravitas and will stick in people's minds, … [Read more...]
How to Profit from Your Passion in 30 Minutes or Less Each Day
How to Profit from Your Passion in 30 Minutes or Less Each Day By Ruth Soukup, Founder, Living Well, Spending Less Have you ever looked at your life and wondered "What happened? How did I get here? Who am I? And what happened to all those things I thought I wanted to do?" It's more common than you think. For me, that moment happened after (yet another) huge fight with … [Read more...]
Inspiring Home; Inspired You
Does your home inspire you? It's an odd question, really. Our home is meant to signify many things, including but not limited to: A place to raise our children. A place to feel safe, protected Our private place where we don't have to put on a show for the outdoor world. An area of our own, where we can let our style-conscious side flow free and experiment with … [Read more...]
Give Hope, Give to CARE : Education for Everyone #SimplySaid
I believe and stand that education is STILL the best tool for one's advancement. Not many of us may be aware but not everyone who wants to go to school and finish a degree gets a chance to do so. One of the main obstacles is poverty. I want to share a story about a girl who desperately wanted to become a teacher when she grows up. She came from a household with seven … [Read more...]
Chris Tomlin’s “Good Good Father”
It's important that we know God's character. Why? It gives us discernment. If we don't know the character of God, how can we ever know who is from God and who is not from God? Here are three character traits of God that can help us stay in tune with who He is and what He is doing: 1. Justice: God is a God of justice. That word justice … [Read more...]