“Began” is an interesting word, and it’s been sticking out to me for some reason lately during my scripture study. As in, “The people began to …” Here’s the simplest definition of “began” (it works for “begin” also): To proceed…
Sweet Potatoes: Delicious Nutrition Super Stars
If you’re looking for a way to add some delicious nutrition to your eating plan, have you thought about sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are nutrition super stars, and here are a few reasons why: Good source of vitamins C, D,…
2 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned from a Life-Changing Teacher
When I was getting ready to start the 8th grade, and I saw who my Advanced English teacher was going to be, I was not happy. At all. In fact, I got my mom to talk to my couselor to…
Learn, Teach, Live, Love: Defining a Vision for Intentional Living
**Update: I’ve changed the logo for my blog since this post was written, but the message is still just as relevant.** One of my friends recently helped me re-do my blog. I’d needed to do it for a long time,…
5 Tips to Help Turn You Into a Consistent Journaler
I’ve always wanted to be a consistent journaler. But wanting and actually doing are two very different things. I’d do well for a while, and then I wouldn’t. I’d get a new journal, thinking that would be the key to…
Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Practical Tips for Becoming an Early Riser
Ben Franklin said it way back in 1735: Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. I think Ben was on to something. Although I struggle with the early to bed part, and I have…






