SAHM's Notebook

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." ~ Marcel Proust My husband and I celebrate our wedding anniversary every July 18, and this year marked our 11th year of marriage. Jus...

source My girls and I each keep a journal that I bought a year ago that we turned into a gratitude journal—whatever it is that we’re grateful for, blessings big or small, we write it there. Being grateful is one of the most valuable philosophie...

Christian D. Larson was one of the greatest inspirational teachers that lived and have authored numerous books that are continuously bringing inspiration to many.  One of his greatest works was The Optimist Creed which he wrote in 1912 and is, I...

I admire how kind-hearted my uncle's wife is. Well, I was not really that fond of her at first because I find her too "sosi" and just not right for my uncle, mainly because our family is conservative, and well, she was like, liberated. Their fami...

I always find it a blessing to listen to successful people who willingly share their knowledge and share the philosophies that helped them achieve success. A few months ago, I was very fortunate to have learned a couple of philosophies from one of t...

It costs nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None are so rich they can get along without it, and none so poor but...

Every year, I look forward to a very special gift.  I wait for it with my family and my children, so that we could receive that special gift and say a prayer of thanksgiving.  Words cannot describe how tremendously thankful I am for without...