What I've Learned Along the Way

It’s true, the older you get the wiser you are. Time and experience has taught you lessons that cannot be learned in any school, college or university. The ‘school of hard knocks’ is the best teacher around. Let me share a few things that I’ve learned.

Friends are important. It’s not the quantity of friends you have but the quality of those that stay with you no matter what. Through thick and thin, they are always there, praising you when you do good and chastising you when you are being stupid but supporting you through it all. It is important to nurture and cherish those relationships. The connections with them are what truly matters. The same principles apply with the family members that surround you too.

We should all slow down and enjoy the present moment before it is gone. There is nothing more important than what is happening around you right now. Appreciate the wonders in front of you. Approach life with a positive attitude and look forward to the future. Don’t worry so much and trust that things will work out as they should. Accept that you cannot control everything, and accept what you cannot change.

At the end of the day, physical possessions are not important. Having the best car, the most clothes, the flashiest jewelry and the most money doesn’t make you a better person. Those things become more of a burden as you get older, weighing you down and draining your energy. Live simply, love completely and embrace joy each and every day.

Mother Nature and Other Things

I think that Mother Nature is playing a trick on us. It has been unseasonably warm the last few days. You could see steam rising off the snow piles on Saturday and a lot of it melted over the weekend. But after the harsh January and February we had, I don’t think that winter has finished with us yet. It would be nice but I’m not counting my chickens before they hatch.

I found a great new strategy to help with my ongoing de-cluttering project. What do you think? I think it is a brilliant idea. LOL

I'm not sure what was going on with me on this day but a couple of my new birthday cards are SO crooked, it’s not funny. And naturally, I did not realize it until AFTER the panels were glued onto the card bases. I’m tempted to send them out anyway and hope the recipients don’t mind. As long as they don’t look too close, I’ll be good. It’s the thought that counts anyway, right?

My New Sock Aid

If you are like me, struggling to get your socks on every morning this is the device for you. This sock helper for seniors has been a game changer for me. It is fast and easy to use. You put your sock on the end of the device, put your foot into it and pull the long straps, and your sock is on!

With my limited mobility, this has made getting dressed in the morning so much easier. I highly recommend it if you are having challenges with putting your socks on too.

One Sheet Wonder Template

I am using a one sheet wonder template for 12” X 12” scrapbook paper to create a bunch of new birthday cards. There is an associated video that shows you how to use all the pieces you cut and turn them into quite a few greeting cards.

Here is the basic template…

And here is a link to the video if you are interested…(click here). I’ve only started putting some cards together but I am pleased with how quick and easy they are coming along. Sometimes simple is best.

February is Almost Over!

Wow, this month is almost over and I have not posted to the blog once. It has been a challenging month with the crazy weather playing havoc with my body. The massive snowfalls and humidity have made it more difficult than normal to get around. Is spring coming soon?

I have worked on some crafty things as I was able. Lots of birthday cards to send out for March. And I have been working on my Halloween Howl ATCs too. Hopefully, March will be kinder to me and I will get more accomplished. Cross your fingers for me. In the meantime, I’m still here and will try to do better next month.