Being Grateful is Tough to Do...I Am Ashamed to Say

Sometimes being grateful is just tough to do.  I have to be honest, I actually forget sometimes to be grateful.  So many days I get up out of my warm bed, get into my hot shower, put on my clean clothes, eat a hot breakfast, drive to work in a car I own to a job that I enjoy and that pays me well. All of that in one hour or less and many mornings I have gone without even thinking about how grateful I should be. 

I am trying to do better though.  Now, before I even get out of bed, I say "Thank you Lord for this day and all that you have planned for me." Some days I go on to continually thank Him throughout the day for all of the big and little things He does for me.  Some days it may be the only breath of gratitude I give until I go to bed at night.  But He knows my heart (something else to be grateful for) so I hope He knows I am trying.

It should come easy though right?  I mean, aren't we really the most blessed people we know? We...Christians. He gave us the greatest, most unselfish gift...His Son...and all that came with that gift...salvation, mercy, grace, healing, forgiveness...How many times a day do we truly kneel our hearts and thank God for THAT gift much less our material gifts and blessings? I'd guess not many. 

I am ashamed of my lack of gratitude.  I am ashamed that I just get so busy enjoying all of my blessings that I forget to be grateful. I have seen and been given so many blessings in my life...my children, my husband's miracle recovery from leukemia, my children's health, a praying mother and so many many many other things.

 I saw a quote some time ago that said...

Boy wouldn't that wake us up to gratitude?

And our lack of it?

"Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness." Psalm 107:8-9

Could I even list the many blessings that God has given me in my life? In one day?  I think I might start a daily gratitude list just to amaze myself daily of His goodness~

Designer Dish Towels...So Cute & So Easy

Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss has the DIY Tutorial for these adorable dish towels on her blog.  How cute are these? (and of course I loved these with Appalachian colors). I think this will be one of my rainy weekend projects.  What great gifts this would make for new brides, teachers, even girls just starting in their first apartments.  These cake designs are so cute, but you could also do your own designs for cupcakes, or ice cream sundaes, or any design that might match your own decor.  Here's the link to the tutorial (she has great step by step pictures too).  Don't you love these?  I will show you mine next week if I get one made! :) Show me yours if you do ok?

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Valentine's Day Photo Chain

I ran across this Valentine's Day craft project that is so so cute! It would be great for families, couples, even for teachers to do as a project with their kids.  I think you will love this!

I first saw this idea at eighteen 25 blog and immediately knew this was a keeper!  They graciously give the link to Scrappy Girl to get the full tutorial on how to make it so I am passing along the grace and sharing with you!  I hope you get a chance to make a heart  photo strip chain this year!

Scrappy Girl

My Anti-Hoarding Checklist

At the beginning of each year I always think I need to do Spring cleaning...clean out closets, kitchen cabinets, you know, get a fresh start. But I like my stuff.  Even the stuff I haven't worn in years. And I am a little lazy when it comes to cleaning in the winter. Jus' saying.  But if you need a little help, a little checklist like I do, then check out this one!  This great checklist is from Mimi and Meg Blog and can be downloaded for free from their site.by clicking here.


So let's  make a pact...let's check off at least one of these this week! By the Spring we'll be done!

Gratitude {turns what we have into enough}

Shut the Front Door!

So, Christmas is over.  And I have actually gotten all of the Christmas decorations packed away.  (Except for the Christmas dishes still stacked on the bar and the two live Christmas trees still in their stands on my back deck).  One problem though, my front door is bare. Naked.  I am one of those that believes your home is not fully dressed without something on the front door.  It should be a rule that doors are never naked. But mine is naked. Bare. Everything is showing. So I am searching for something crafty, creative and easy to dress her up a bit.


Here was my little front door all dressed up for the holidays.

The door decorations were basically done with 

Dollar Store ornaments & garland! 

In searching for a new wreath idea, I came across these great ideas! What does your door look like post holiday?

Check out the DIY Instructions for this moss wreath from the 

Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss Blog!So classic and so easy with supplies from the local hardware store!

Sweet Wreath Ideas for lots of season from the

 Sweet Dora Belle Blog!

This Snowball Wreath is so cute for the entire winter! Check out the easy DIY instructions to make your own at 

Two Junk Chix!

Now let's go out there and dress our doors! 

Just Say No to Naked Doors!