When my children were little we had a bedtime ritual. David or I would bathe them and then dress them in clean pajamas. I would comb their wet hair, usually braiding Lisa’s long hair loosely so it wouldn’t tangle overnight. Following tooth brushing we would tuck them into bed and read a story (or ten)….
Porch Time ~ My Favorite Season
It looks like my favorite season is here – Porch Time. Others call it springtime but for me, it’s Porch Time. Last night David grilled hot dogs to go with the homemade potato salad I had made and we enjoyed our first dinner of the year on our front porch. I brought out the Bose…
Defining My Mission
I just sent out this week’s Life With Dee newsletter in which I talked about defining this blog’s mission…purpose…niche. I’ve struggled with this for months but I’ve finally got it. “By George, I think she’s got it!” From the newsletter: Creating a Beautiful Life That really sums up my mission, not only for my blog…
Creating a Beautiful Life ~ My Bedside Table
Creating a beautiful life is something each of us has within us the power to do. We can intentionally create the life we desire. It doesn’t happen overnight but each step brings us closer to our vision of a life well-lived. A “beautiful life” will look different for each of us because we aren’t all…
Creating a Morning Routine That Works For Me
Do you have a morning routine? Or are you like me? You know you need one but just haven’t been able to pull it together yet. Let’s talk about this, okay? I’ve been trying to develop a consistent morning routine for quite some time now. I can’t say I’ve been very successful, however. You know…
The Scent of a Woman ~ My Signature Scent
Do you wear perfume? If so, do you like to wear several different perfumes or do you have a signature scent? This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Ever since I was about 16 years old I’ve worn Shalimar perfume. Oh, I’ve had…
Daily rituals
I don’t really like the idea of a schedule. “Routine” sounds a little better but also a bit boring. But “ritual” has a pleasant, soothing connotation for me. Over the past few weeks my evening porch time has developed into a ritual of sorts. After all my evening responsibilities are taken care of, I pour…
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