The Simple Life
“Our world is in chaos and life is uncertain.” I didn’t really know how to express my feelings about some very disturbing news headlines this week. My emotions were all over the place. Anger, disgust, sadness…and more emotions I couldn’t identify…all wrapped up in one. It brought back memories of the 60’s when …
Simple Home Hack to Make Room for What You Love Everyone at some time or another secretly wants to simplify their home and life, but knowing where to start can be daunting! Even after cleaning, giving away, pitching, selling and donating…I still feel as if I could do more to eliminate what is distracting …
Just Be You “Being you” isn’t about deciding what you want but in learning what God created you to be with the unique gifts, talents, opportunities & resources He’s given you. When you trust Him enough to follow His blueprint for your life, you will find all that you have been striving, craving and searching. Happiness is surrendering your dreams …
Mud puddles remind me of my childhood days lovingly caring for my tadpoles placed in a large mason jar. I was so proud of them and eager to see them get their legs. I watched spellbound as they began to transform into frogs. Soon they realized that if they could jump high enough, they …
you can’t be there for anyone while you are sinking in the mudRead More
Everyone has a bad day every once in awhile You forgot to pay a bill incurring a late fee. A co-worker somehow takes the credit in a project in which you worked overtime hours. On a trip home, in an effort to make up time getting out of work late to pick up your kids, …
I have a love/hate relationship with social media I love social media! I love keeping up with family, friends and trending topics. I love knowing that I can get information about my neighborhood, community, state, nation and the world in an instant. I love that I have unlimited ways to share my life with …
I posted this meme yesterday on my timeline and page without the true explanation behind it. I wrote it for my youngest daughter. Some of you may know, but many don’t, she suffers from Autism, depression, and several other health challenges. It’s hard. It’s hard for her and for those who love her. The …
When Fear Grips your Soul, Look for the JOY! We all know the elephant in the room, as we are isolated from family, friends, work and the little pleasures we used to enjoy right now. I can hear you saying…”Mindy, I’m scared and I just don’t see the joy in this.” Even when the media is …
Hello Everyone! Okay, peeps. NEW FEATURE at Ladybug Junction Farm! We all know that I am not a talented artist. In fact, I have said repeatedly that I can’t even draw a “stick person”. For a few months, I’ve been toying with the idea of learning to doodle. I love making memes on Canva …
Hello… It’s the dawn of a new decade. 2020…wow! I’ve just stepped out of a very “transformational” year and thought I needed to let you know where my head and heart is at this juncture. First of all… This is a place to let down, put your feet up and catch your …
If you know me from our Facebook page or blog, you know that I (Mindy) have always dreamed of having my own horse(s). There is just something about horses that fills those deep places of my heart, stirs my soul and connects me with nature like nothing else. A favorite quote from Martha Beck says: …
Okay, I rarely talk about any personal physical issues I experience publicly, but I feel I must share this. A few weeks ago, I stupidly picked up a super heavy high table chair of ours from the kitchen and moved it to the family room so I could climb up and fix a curtain. (you …
At an early age, I knew in my heart that I was meant to live in a rural setting. When I was young, I felt very comfortable with wide open spaces, the earthy smells of trees in the woods, that down home feeling of a barn and playful interaction with animals. In my personal experience, …
Oh, my goodness…where do I start? Well, first off I want to say…I owe you an apology! As you can tell…there’s been a lot going on this past year! First of the year started with a loss of a job, and with that of course a loss of income. Then came a trip over the …
Job Loss, Broken Bones, Surgeries & How we made it Through!Read More
