Posts by Gina Conroy
For God So Loved…
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you togo and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whateveryou ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other. John 15:16-17 No one could have prepared me for this. Sure, we had talked about…
Read MoreMom Central Holiday Gift Guide
Mom Central is an awesome site for busy moms. It’s full of advice to help simplify life and who couldn’t use that during the holidays. On top of product reviews which I’ve had the privilege to participate in, they offer guest bloggers, authors and forums to help you in your daily life. During the…
Read MoreBusy, Busy, Busy
But what else is new. We’ve been living down at the theatre for the last three weeks and had our first opening night. I posted video on Facebook because it’s easier than posting it here! But I will try and upload some photos! We also had a cast party here Satruday night and the kids…
Read MoreEmote!
People read fiction for one thing above all else–emotion. They want to laugh, cry, get warm fuzzies, be surprised, be scared, be so scared they pee their pants! The problem is that too many times writers don’t DELVE into their emotions. They say, “Clark was angry.” or “Clara was excited.” Well, so what? Those are…
Read MoreAMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES
My dad sent this to me via email. Hope it brings a smile to your face this Monday morning! Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using the sink. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply…
Read MoreHandy Website on Expiration Dates
While cleaning out my old pantry I found an old bag of marshmallows that expired in March 08. According to this helpful website, it’s still edible! I’m going to make some rice crispie treats! Well, on second thought. I use the marshmallows as snow decoration on our Gingerbread House. What’s in YOUR closet?
Read MoreDark Pursuit by Brandilyn Collins
I’m way behind in my reading (as usual) but can’t wait to get to this one! Brandilyn ALWAYS delivers a fast-paced, rollercoaster ride of twists and turns!I’m currently in the middle of two other books, but unfortunately I can’t seem to remember which box I packed them in. Maybe now is a good time to…
Read MoreWaiting Game
Lately, it seems I’m spending quite a bit of time waiting. Waiting for projects to get finished. Waiting in carpool lines. Waiting for a letter to arrive. Waiting for a page to load. Waiting for the Next Thing. I’m not a very good “wait-er.” I feel impatience start rising from my toes and hit my…
Read More13 Planned Interruptions to Enjoy the Christmas Season
Oldie but Goodie The whole month of December is often a big interruption in people’s schedules. I consider it a nice change of pace although we need to be careful and not stretch ourselves too thin at this time of year. Everyday things still have to be done: going to work, paying bills, fixing dinners,…
Read MoreAhh! There’s Nothing Like A Clean Shave!
Especially after going a week or more without shaving. I lost count in the move and I lost my razor! Let’s just say I was starting to feel like a real Italian woman! All I can say is it’s a good thing it’s winter or I might have had to move to Europe! My leg…
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