What is Saving Me?

We have reached the midpoint of winter and I am linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy's "What is Saving You " I am always reminded it is really the little things that are saving me.  I live in the PNW where it is really dark during the winter.  

Creative Projects

I have been working on two projects inspire somewhat by Elise Joy Cripe.  One is a 50 Sunset/Sunrise picture project.  It is also inspired in part by Shannan Martin and "Just Look Up" and "Human Sunrises"

Secondly, I was inspired to make 50 homemade valentine cards. Picture above is last year's valentine designs. I know that I did not reach my goal of actually sending all 50 cards as the post airs. Turns out I don't actually know 50 people to send cards to. I need to work on that. I am calling this Operation Valentine. Everyone should send some good mail. My hometown is Loveland, Colorado aka The Sweetheart City. 

These creative projects keep my spark going.

Mom Food

I was influenced by Jessica Fischer-Good Cheap Eats.  She makes herself Mom food.  My mom food is a healthy salad. I have been prepping my lunch. I had fallen into some unhealthy habits, so I have been at least having a healthy lunch. The key for me is it is not good enough to JUST buy the green stuff, but have it prepped because my default is easy and really bad for you. I don't want my vegetable crisper to turn into a vegetable hospice if you know what I mean.

Nail Polish

I don't do many girly things but lately I have been wearing red nail polish.  Prior to this I have maybe put on nail polish once or twice a year. I also have some mishaps with red polish. I keep choosing red. My favorite reds are Unbreakable Heart and Cinnasnap

Future Me Mindset

Venison for Dinner, Kate, is always talking about taking care of future me. That has really influenced me. I am not a homesteader and don't have any intention of ever being one. However, Kate's mindset of doing little things to make tomorrow better has really been a game changer. Anytime I think I won't pick up my kitchen before bed or not make something ahead, I hear her words ringing in my ears. This also relates to Mom food too.