I think most of us long for simple days.  I know that families in the era of the Little House books had a hard life.   But, they also seemed to have something we don’t…time.  I find it odd that in spite of all our “time saving” gadgets we feel more rushed than ever.

I enjoy reading about simplicity and trying to find ways to quiet my heart and home.  Here are some wonderful links for you to read…join me as we seek simplicity.

Chatting At The Sky: Be More. Do Less.

Down To Earth: Simple Living, Getting Started

Keeper Of The Home: Simple Living Saturdays, I Can’t Do It All

The Simple Living Network

I also found a great video I’d like to show you all, enjoy!

So, is the sink still clean?  For the most part, yes.  There have been a few days last week that it didn’t get cleaned out.

I didn’t wake up to a shiny sink. (sniff)  I still cleaned the kitchen, but it wasn’t as tidy as it once was.  Want to know what happened?

Well, lest you think that everything is always sunshine and roses around here….my whole family is recovering from some kind of nasty bug.  I’m focusing on the word RECOVERING!  We are all doing much better…just wanted you to know that we are real people too.

Here are some interesting things I’ve read while resting on the couch…

Be More. Do Less.

Finding Balance: Creating Space for Solitude

13 ways to wear Your white shirt

Yard Sale Wonder: Painted Hutch

Secret To Saving Your Kid’s Memories

As I am unpacking and unwinding from BlissDom I thought I tell you all about some fun Valentines crafts I’ve seen…I promise I’ll post about BlissDom as soon as possible!

Jodified has a wonderful felt garland tutorial.

You can find the instructions for origami butterflies at UK Lass In US.

My VERY favorite are the artsy hearts from Little Birdie Secrets. They are SO cute!

Have ya’ll met Ruthann from Warm Pie, Happy Home?  Her blog is so fun and sweet.  Just like pie.

She just wrote a post about making Christmas memories with her children…stop on over and say hi!

Hey, have you seen Tip Junkie’s Christmas Tour?  She’s going to shut down Mr. Linky soon, so if you’re wanting to join,  head on over!

Woo Hoo!  I’m on Tip Junkie! I sent the post about keeping ornaments on the tree and Laurie liked it well enough to feature!

So…now I get to put up this awesome button!  Can you tell I’m excited?!

Since this is Thanksgiving week I thought I’d mention something I’m thankful for.

I am thankful for this: Almost all the women who blog or work from home are very supportive of each other.

I have seen these women gather around each other in good times and bad.

And these are women who usually haven’t even met in person!

I “met” a lady named Kelly on Etsy who is working hard  for her family.

She has opened a shop called Cozy Creations and is selling fleece blankets and pillows.

The rocket pillows are my favorite!

Let’s gather round and support women like Kelly!  Time for some Christmas shopping!

I found a fun, easy and beautiful way to do embroidery.  I was reading at Growing In Grace and they had a link to Robin’s Egg Blue.  Robinlyn has done some wonderful work. I am inspired. Go check it out!

photo by kbw361

I’d like to introduce you to a very talented lady.  We go to church together and she is even sweeter in person than she is on her blog.

Go visit Teresa at Diddle Daddle Designs for some great crafting ideas!

Her daughter Hannah is a sweetie too, pop in to say hi!