A Work in Progress

I'm not sure if you remember, but a little over a year ago, I wrote a post about Pennies. ◄ (not just) Penny Jar  Namely, finding the small -- very inconsequential -- things of life and not only making them an intentional part of your life, but making them a gift. To yourself. These gifts are everywhere -- if we're willing to look past our own negative expectations. Here's the jar today. After a year of doing this, of not passing up a penny when I just happened to walked by one, or picked one up at my feet as I got out of the car, I've changed. Here's how: 1. Expansion : It didn't just stop with pennies, it became dimes and nickels and quarters. And then it became dollars. And then jewelry and keys! There were more gifts around than I thought. I began to find dollars and five dollar bills in the vintage clothing I sold at my Etsy shop. It became comical. My oldest would walk to his car after school and pick up dollars on the ground in front of

My sister just sent me a blog post, from a friend who sent her the blog post and it is one I had to absolutely share with you. It has to do with kids, sweet spots, goat rodeos and the freedom to laugh and cry. If you have kids that are older (like over 8) read this. You'll get EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. If you don't have kids, read this so you understand your friends that do have them. If you have young kids -- like age 5 and under -- read this anyway ... the light is at the end of the tunnel. Click HERE for the post written by Julianna W. Miner. Hope your summer is excellent. Mine is. Enjoying our new pool. And judging by the picture, so are my boys.