Goals for the New Year

early morning farm fresh

Image by goodcatmum There's something about the New Year that offers such a fresh start. It always feel to me like a perfect time to make some changes, try something new, or set some goals for myself. I love that I'm not alone in this. Whether we like to call them "resolutions" or not, most of us choose some areas which we'd like to focus on as we complete one year and move into the next. For some of us, it's to become more organized [...]

Goals and Plans for a Slower Season

orange fall leaves

Image by PhotoVandal There's something about fall and winter that makes me want to shift gears. To cozy up in my home and just slow down a little in general. Much as I absolutely adore summertime and warmth and sunshine, the change of pace can sometimes be a welcome thing to me. After what has been a particularly busy summer and early fall for our family, I am anticipating this slower season even more than usual. Some years I am so loathe to say good-bye [...]