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Category Archives: Life’s Simple Pleasures
Blue Skies make me Smile
Yesterday my choir had a performance in a city an hour and a half away. I admit I felt a twinge of anxiety when I stepped into our school’s new minibus as the driver. I am a farm girl and … Continue reading
Today’s Simple Pleasure Treasure
Today’s pleasure treasure offered me a moment to feel valued; happening during a time when my value as a music teacher at my school is questionable. It’s a great feeling to know my students value the musical opportunities I work … Continue reading
Today’s Simple Pleasure Treasure
I was driving to work this morning, again in the cold, dark, and rainy world that has been southeast Indiana for the past several days. I was running late too and feeling a bit anxious to be behind schedule. Little … Continue reading
Posted in activities, Life's Simple Pleasures
Tagged simple pleasure, sunrise on the horizon
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Begin the Journey…find the joy
Every Monday I dread the commute to work because I have to pass a garbage truck on a hilly, curvy, and busy road when it’s dark outside. It’s a horribly stressful moment until the truck is cleared safely. Today even … Continue reading
Posted in activities, Life's Simple Pleasures
Tagged finding a joyful moment, simple pleasure
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Holiday Happiness!
When my children were young and I was a stay-at-home mother, I couldn’t wait until the Holidays came around each year. The thrill of deciding upon “just the right gift” for everyone, led to months of work making a variety … Continue reading
What’s Keeping You Inside?
I cannot believe in Southeast Indiana, we are still enjoying sunny days, 60 degree temps, and blue skies in November! It’s hard for me to stay indoors on a day like today because I keep remembering what’s bound to come … Continue reading
Posted in activities, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged colorful leaves, custard pie, library, moss, parks, recreation, rejuvination
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Cleaning the Natural Way
I am a clean freak. I admit it. My bathroom and kitchen need to be clean or I can’t stand to use them. The rest of my house can be cluttered and dust ridden and I tolerate that within reason. … Continue reading
Oh, those horrible sick days…
Sick days are a part of everyone’s life unless you don’t have to report to work, or have a miraculous immune system. I am a teacher and I must report to work five days a week from August until … Continue reading
Olive Oil’s Place in Beauty
Many in our society are beginning to realize that simplifying life is a goal worth reaching because we are over extended mentally, physically, and economically. Combine this sentiment with eco-awareness, and we find a whole population of people looking for … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe
Tagged Beauty product, beauty tip, diy, natural, natural beauty, olive oil, skin & hair treatment
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