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  • Bulletin Board and Other Bedroom Updates

    Life got a bit nutso there for a bit. I got sick, then there were some layoffs at my company, and then I got sent off to Dallas. I was not let go, but my boss, and my dear friend Katey were. It hit me very hard; these are people…

  • How to Plan a Retreat: Using Your Resources

    In the world of retreat planning, you often need to rely on the resources you have on hand. Lots of times, budgets are small, and the more you can stretch your dollar, the better! So, here are a few ideas on how to make the most using the things your…

  • How to Plan a Retreat: Putting Together the Basic Timeline

    We’re getting to that point in the retreat planning where you’re putting the peddle to the metal. You’ve put the building blocks in place. You have your theme figured out, you have a team in place, and you’ve put the basics down on paper. Now, how do you put these…

  • How to Plan a Retreat: Making the Flyer

    It’s week three of the “How to Plan a Retreat” series, and this week, we’re tackling: The Flyer. We’ve already looked at “The Beginning,” and “Coming up with a Theme” which are worth a read as we move into this third step. You’ve got a lot of hard work behind…

  • Let’s Talk About Migraines

    Let’s Talk About Migraines

    Or, let’s not. But I feel like I’ve been avoiding this post for oh so long, so OK. Here we go. In June of 2007, I was diagnosed as having migraines. I went to urgent care because I’d had a cold that seemed to find its way to my sinuses…

  • How to Plan a Retreat: The Beginning

    How to Plan a Retreat: The Beginning

    So perhaps you’ve been assigned or delegated or volunteered or hired to help plan a retreat. First of all – Congratulations! You’re going to have a great time, and learn a lot in the process. Someone saw something in you that made you the perfect choice for this role, or,…

  • How to Create a Homemade Ugly Christmas Sweater

    How to Create a Homemade Ugly Christmas Sweater

    Year after year, this post gets a lot of visits – join in and learn how to create a homemade ugly Christmas sweater! Seeing as there has been a lot of love around this post, for Ugly Christmas Sweaters, I thought I’d give you all the step by step on…