Give Thanks

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of my favorite gratitude quotes. 

It's such a beautiful reminder that we shouldn't 

overlook the little things! 

You can print out a JPG or PDF copy HERE. 

Grateful & Joyful

 I'm a strong believer that if we practice being grateful, 

we will be more joyful! 

The very best way for me to get out of a funk, is to count my blessings. 

This quote sums up that belief perfectly! 

You can print out your own cop in either JPG or PDF HERE.  

Hey You.....Did you know that YOU MATTER?

A few weeks ago I posted a fun printable HERE for folks to 

print and post as a reminder to others that God loves them.  

When I made that printable I also made another version to be used in my school district

and posted about it on my Technology Rocks Seriously blog this morning. 

If you'd like to print and post either one, you can find them both in folder HERE. 

Why not print one out and take the time to remind folks that they matter? 

Gratitude into Blessings

I love the month of November for many reasons- 

one being that so many folks seem to focus on being thankful during the month.  

I'm a firm believer that counting your blessings is 

something that can truly change your mindset 

when you are struggling or feeling down and is something we should do daily!  

I'm a huge lover of quotes and have a ton saved on gratitude and being thankful. 

I decided I'm going to make some printables of my favorites this month and share them.

Because when I have my cranky pants on- sometimes just seeing a visual reminder, 

can turn my stinky attitude around! 

This is one of my favorites by William Arthur Ward that I actually did a printable 

for years ago but decided it needed a makeover!

You can print out your own copy in the folder HERE.  

November Scripture Writing Plan

Happy Halloween y'all!

For those who've been doing my scripture writing plan all year, 

here's the plan for the month of November.

Writing scripture down each day is such a great way to really focus on God's word!

You can find a copy in the folder HERE and I'll post another one at the end of each month!

You CAN do Hard Things

Seems like I know so many folks struggling- 

with family issues, with work issues, with marriage issues, 

with financial issues, with friend issues, with children issues. 

Sometimes when we struggle we need a reminder that 

we are strong, someone believes in us, and we CAN do hard things.  

I made these printables to hand out to the fab teachers 

at our Teacher Leadership Academy yesterday 

but thought you or someone you know might need the reminder too. 

So, here you go.....

You can download your own copy HERE.  

Hey YOU! Did you know....

I don't know about you but there are some days 

that I SO need the reminder that God loves me. 

I mean, I KNOW intellectually that He does- 

but sometimes when things are yucky 

(root canals and rashes and a mouse in your house, OH MY!)

I tend to forget the truth that....

He is always with me......If anyone leaves, it's me, not Him.

He will bless me......Just not always in the ways I think.

He will provide for me......ALWAYS. 

He will give me rest......If I will listen.

He will go before me.....And with me. 

He will guide me.....I just have to seek Him. 

He will answer me.....If and when I shut up long enough to listen. 

He will strengthen me........He IS my strength. 

He will always love me.....NOTHING can separate me from His love. 

I typed up a little reminder for myself 

and to post in bathrooms and mirrors and bulletin boards- 

for anyone that might need the reminder too! 

You can print out your own copy HERE.  

October Scripture Writing Plan

NOTE: If you get a permissions error when trying to find one of the scripture writing plan, it just means it's being updated or their might be a newer version. Just click the blog header above so that you are taken to the most recent version of the scripture writing plans!  Occasionally there are mistakes and changes to the plan and those are done on the most recent version.  Thank you!  

Happy October and happy fall y'all! 

Below is the October Scripture Writing Plan!

You can print your own copy HERE.

T-shirts for Sale!

 Five years ago I started my t-shirt fundraiser hobby with this shirt 

to raise funds for my precious friend G 

who was headed to Guatemala on a mission trip. 

Since then we've sold LOTS of shirts but I still get requests 

for this first one every time I wear it. 

So, we are doing our first shirt again! 

The shirt comes in forest green, cranberry, or black v-neck 

(the v-necks are not slim fit- they are the BEST v-neck I've ever worn!)

and in forest green and black crew neck long sleeves. 

All profits will go to my sweet friend to help fund her Jan. 2016 trip to Guatemala 

where she'll work in two orphanages and with the organization Mayan Families. 

If you are interested, you can purchase your shirt at this link: https://goo.gl/DB3YH8

September Scripture Writing Plan

NOTE: If you get a permissions error when trying to find one of the scripture writing plan, it just means it's being updated or their might be a newer version. Just click the blog header above so that you are taken to the most recent version of the scripture writing plans!  Occasionally there are mistakes and changes to the plan and those are done on the most recent version.  Thank you!  

Happy September!  

Below is the September Scripture Writing Plan! 

You can print your own copy HERE.

Sending your Child to College is like Sending your Heart Away

Sending your child away to college is hard y'all. 

It's like sending your heart away and it's hard not to worry

that you won't be there when they need you. 

So last year when my sweet girl left for college, 

I bought a bunch of cards, wrote in them, labeled them 

(For when you are sad, For when you are sick, 

For when you need a reminder you are loved, etc)

 and put them in a box tied with a bow. 

(Hobby Lobby has a great selection of cards 

that are perfect for this and don't cost a ton!)

My mama did this for me when I went away to Baylor too

and I remembered how much I loved them. 

Because as much as I loved college, 

there were times when I so missed my mama

and those cards were a sweet reminder of her. 

 I placed the box in Madison's drawers to find later. 

I wasn't sure if she read them but when we were 

unpacking her things in her new apartment last weekend, 

I saw the box. 

When she saw me holding the almost empty box- she asked. 

"You are going to write me some more cards, right?" 

So of course I did. 

And as I wrote in them today I thought of how much my mama 

would have loved me carrying on this tradition. 

#imissmymama

Randomness on a Wednesday Morning

Conversation Cups: 

How cute are these? 

This set of four glasses can be used to encourage conversation

 at the table with your family!

So stinkin' cute! 

You can purchase them HERE.  

Drive Beehive App: 

Do you or someone you know struggle with not using their phone while driving? 

Then this free app is for you! 

Drive BeeHive allows you to pair with another user as either their Sponsor or Driver. The Sponsor enters a reward and a total # of miles needed for the Driver to reach that reward. 

Before Driving the driver opens Drive BeeHive and goes on their way. A lock screen will appear on the phone and will count the driver's "Safe Miles". So long as the phone isn't used behind the wheel the driver will earn those miles for that trip - Use the phone and your miles are reset back to zero! Once the Driver reaches their goal, their sponsor will be notified to release their reward.

Learn more about the app HERE

and download it HERE. 

FREE online Bible Study: Taming the To-Do List by Glynnis Whitwer

Begins Sept. 8- October 6th 

You can purchase the book HERE

and sign up for the study HERE. 

Here's a description of the book: 

Ever just wish the world would stop for a day so you could catch up?

No matter how hard women work or how much they accomplish in a day, there's lingering anxiety and guilt over what they didn't do. But do we really have more to do than the women who came before us? Maybe not.

In Taming the To-Do List, Glynnis Whitwer exposes a seismic shift in society: from one in which most of us were proactive to one in which we carry the burden of having to respond-- to every email, text, tweet, and message we receive. This creates a cycle where everyone else sets the priorities for our days rather than us directing our own lives. The result? We procrastinate, putting off the important stuff for later while we tend to the "urgent" stuff right now.

It's time to take back your schedule!

Taming the To-Do List addresses this significant change in how we manage our time and the issue of procrastination from a woman's point of view. It addresses the common household tasks many women put off, like doing housework and scheduling doctor's appointments, and moves on to the larger, more life-impacting delays of dreams and goals. Combining practical, easy-to-apply advice with solid research and biblical truth, this book is a compassionate yet challenging message of hope for those struggling to choose their best work over busy work.

I just signed up because boy do I need this!