Beads are among the earliest human ornaments. Ostrich shell beads in Africa date back to 10,000 BC. Over the centuries various cultures have made beads from a variety of materials from stone and shells to clay. The English word bead derives from the Old English noun bede which means a prayer.
Recipe: Veggie Heavy Turkey Chili - Large Batch Cooking
It’s a large batch recipe I make on the weekend and use during the week for quick & healthy dinners – plus I pack it up in single servings for fab!Hubby and I to grab on the way out the door for lunch.
There is a beautiful, empowering, nurturing community of women here in Houston that I have had the honor and pleasure of being involved with for going on 14 years now. Brigid’s Place was there for me ... Read Now >>
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We’ve all told stories about how, on Christmas morning, our kids end up playing with the boxes far more than they play with the toys that are inside them. And you know, from an exploration perspective, this behavior makes complete sense. ~ Tim Brown: Tales of creativity and play
HearthMagic: Rekindle Your Creative Fire – A Creative Workshop for Women JJCreates: JJ Lassberg – Plugged Straight Into The Creative Source Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM ... Read Now >>
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Meditation Bead Description Mix of purple and teal glass, acrylic, and stone beads with silver metal accents. Invitatory charms are of heart and imprinted inspire. These beads can be yours over at the ... Read Now >>
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Miracles occur naturally as expressions of love. The real miracle is the love that inspires them. In this sense everything that comes from love is a miracle. ~ Marianne Williamson
I have struggled with fear for as long as I can remember… as a child hypervigilance kept me safe, as an adult this level of anxiety doesn’t serve me. At times I have allowed my fears to freeze ... Read Now >>
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