“I thank my God upon my every remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3 I have decided to put effort into rediscovering the lost art of handwriting letters and greeting cards. COVID19 has us all penned up and feeling isolated. A little creativity for staying in contact can make a difference to Continue Reading
Rhonda Barbour
Florida Beach Pier In The Wintery Month of January
Want to take a peek onto a Florida beach by the pier in the blustery month of January. Might be a little stormy. May be a little dramatic. The sky and water have taken on so many different hues of grays, whites, and blues. The sand and sea oats bring Continue Reading
The 13 Best Ways To Clean Up Pet Fur
We all love our fur babies but the canine confetti that they leave behind can be a never-ending chore to clean up. Worse yet, canine confetti seems to cling to any and all fabrics. That means your fabulous black pants and your comfy, cozy, new sofa. Let’s face it, there Continue Reading
3 Easy But Essential Winter Hydrating Care Tips
January and February bring extra cold temperatures outside driving us inside to the dry heated air. Both wreak havoc on our skin, nails, and lips. We are now paying the price of having tossed aside healthy diets for holiday indulgences. We have more skin breakouts and vitamin deficiencies to further Continue Reading
Sparrows In The Coming New Year
As we let the troubles of 2020 slide motionless into the past, the new year will have a continuation of many unsettled problems to contend with. Medical insurance premiums just tripled going into 2021. With COVID19 surging over the cold and flu season that doesn’t make me feel all warm, Continue Reading
Taking Down Christmas, 5 Great Tips To Make It Easy On You
Christmas has come and gone for 2020. The gifts have been given and the lights have been lit. Now it is time to break it down and put all the decorations back up until next year. Not going to lie…. it is a little depressing going back to just a Continue Reading
Christmas Paper Crafts That Are Simple, Festive, & Fun!
“He counts the number of stars; He calls them all by name” Psalm 147:4 (NKJV) Many cultures choose to make their own Christmas decorations using paper and other items that they have in abundance. It is a tradition that is often passed down through generations. COVID19 has limited what we Continue Reading
To Gift Or Not To Gift Pets This Christmas?
My dogs genuinely greet everyone who comes into our home. It could be just one of the family returning from school or work or a friend who is visiting. They greet heartily. However, when my oldest daughter comes over there is over the top excitement. A few reasons might explain Continue Reading
Historical Christmas Hymns Full Of Faith, Hope, And Love
Hymn: /him/ noun – a religious song or poem of praise to God ; verb – praise or celebrate something Many historical hymns were written to express the faith, hope, and love of Christ’s birth for church services centuries ago. Initially, only voices without instruments were used in church worship. Continue Reading
Put Christ Back In Your Christmas This Year!
Everyone gets caught up in a fictional, commercial Christmas if we are not purposeful to avoid it. It removes the truest reason for the season. The birth of Jesus is the whole reason why we celebrate Christmas. There is much decorating, gift-giving, delicious holiday baking, card writing, and parties to Continue Reading