Have you asked yourself lately, “How can I help myself?” This is a legitimate question that each of us should ask ourselves on a regular basis. When we assume responsibility for own lives, we stop being a victim. We also take pressure off our loved ones when we stop expecting them to provide for all…
Author: Grandma Grace
A Put-Together Room Part 2
How to pull off a put-together room. This is the second part of what we started last week. Last week we discussed how to plan color for a room. I explained that neutral wall color provides a blank canvas for other colors to play on, but some folks love a lot of color and in…
Scammed
So, a scam artist took a sum well over our monthly income and didn’t give us anything. Yep. Just took our money and ran. Well, he didn’t even bother to run. He keeps trying to string us along. For a month he promised to bring the cabinets we had paid half down on, but, of course, never…
Chicken Heart, not Brave Heart
“Hi, this is Jennifer, Dr. Smith’s assistant. I’m calling to let you know we’re submitting a request to your insurance for a CT scan to check for cancer. The ultrasound was inconclusive.” Not the phone call you want to receive. I admit it threw me into a slump. I knew they saw something that appeared…
How to Plan Color in a Room
Ever wonder how to pull off a cohesive look in a room? Would you like to spruce up your space, but get stuck in the planning stages and don’t complete the project? Or do you buy house decor because it strikes your fancy in the store or online, but when you get it home it…
Valentines Idea
Perhaps you’re trying to think of something to give a special one in your life at Valentines. If you have a spouse, you’d like to express your loving appreciation for their big part in your life. Maybe you have grandkids that you’d like to remember with something special. But nothing you can buy seems quite personal…