As always, I was running late. The truck in front of me was turning right. Clearly, there were no vehicles approaching from that direction. He was free to turn. So why, oh why, wasn’t he turning? The longer we sat,…
Inspiration
Little ideas designed to bring a small amount of inspiration
Think Little, Achieve Big!
Do you ever hear about those kids whose moms made them learn to play a musical instrument in which they had no interest? Not only am I one of those kids, I am also a middle child! Year end, year…
Are You Feeling Drained (part 2)
Recently, I wrote a post titled, Are You Feeling Drained, in which I outlined some questions that are worth asking if you are feeling mentally and physically drained. If you missed it, read it here. When I started that post,…
How to Host an All-Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt
Have you given any thought to traditional Easter egg hunts? Here’s my perspective on how traditional Easter egg hunts often go. Children, of differing ages and abilities, compete to be the child that captures the most Easter eggs…
Are You Feeling Drained?
From time to time we all become mentally and physically drained. When it becomes a lifestyle, it is time for a serious assessment. Recently I took what was supposed to be a four-day trip to visit my daughter. Due to…
The Power of the Daily Routine
At the beginning of this year I wrote about making a New Day’s Resolution as opposed to the traditional New Year’s resolution. The concept appealed to me due to the high fail rate of New Year’s resolutions. My New Day’s…
What is the First Step to Confronting an Issue?
Twenty-eight years ago, when Brian and I built our home, he left a significant hole in our bedroom wall. The purpose of the hole was to install built-in drawers. So, it was a rather large hole. Being a newlywed, I…
CAN YOU MAKE A NEW DAY’S RESOLUTION?
For many years I have not made any new year’s resolutions. The reason is simple. They fade very, very quickly leaving behind the feeling of failure. In January, the gyms are full of new people and shiny new resolutions. In…
READY OR NOT….MERRY CHRISTMAS!
As I begin writing this post, today is December 21, 2018. Being prepared for this Christmas season is seemingly turning into a bust for me. For various reasons, I am heading into the actual day very unprepared. Last night, I…
WHAT IS LIVING BY LITTLES, ANYWAY?
Recently, someone sent me a message asking, “What IS Living by Littles anyway?” After answering, I thought it was worthy of a post. So, I am glad you asked! Living by Littles is a lifestyle blog dedicated to the mission…