Inspired By Familia

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson from Geeky and Sassy Wishing away the 70 degree weather in hopes of the 40′s and 50′s to come I am reminded how short-lived my desires can be. My discontentment in the weather may be a picture of my dissatisfaction with life at times. When I start focusing inward rather than outward […]

I’ve run across a lot of people who are interested in beginning to sew. I have a few suggestions for you since there are a ton of cute books out there and it can get quite overwhelming. Beginning to Sew Preparation 1. Go the library Check out a few books and then purchase the one […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson We went twice to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan – one night at a time. They were mini – training nights for both kids and parents. Here are a few things I learned while camping with my little ones. This isn’t an all-inclusive list, but some things I will be […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson I have an obsession with kid and teaching supplies.  I used to teach, so I guess it’s the leftovers of that.  Anyway, I still get all of the magazines, and something similar to this came in one of them.  I can’t say I invented it, but my hubby sure made if […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson Young Love strolls down the boardwalk hand in hand.  Life is sweet and indescribable feelings of excitement crowd the sidewalk. Weeks, months, years pass, life (and 10 lbs) happens and the scheduling of dates falls by the wayside.  The butterflies no longer visit when hands are held.  The “lovin’ feeling” is […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson I’m going to tell you how to do everything in your life! Take a minute and read these verses. Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” (Philippians 2:14-16 – in the NIV version) Do everything readily and […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson Standing in a crowded room of people I tend to not talk much. The words get stuck in the back of my throat and I feel overwhelmed. What if I say something stupid and totally embarrass myself? Instead I stand back and claim that I’m taking in the room and “people […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson Hmmm…. Where in the world do I begin? Blissdom is an annual bloggers conference in Nashville, TN (home of my alma-mater, Belmont University and friends). A desire to connect with bloggers led me  down I-65 toward Music City this month. My kids strapped in the seats and cracker crumbs strewn about the […]

photo by L. Davidson (sis-in-law) Here’s a recipe that I impressed the crowd with for a baby shower.  Perfectly pink for the arriving girl!  This was a last minute combination I found in the store to replace a punch I found a little too pricy for my taste…. INGREDIENTS: 1 can of frozen pink lemonade […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson  For the rest of the stories in this series go here. There have been plenty of times I have disappointed others and others have disappointed me – including my husband.  It seems the closer the person is to you, the harder the disappointment hits.  When we’re talking about our spouse, it’s a […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson When thinking of Valentine’s Day it’s hard not to think of the candy hearts with messages. Playing with that idea a bit I wondered what a pillow would look like with secret messages for my hubby. Place the pillow on your bed and heart flap opens with a love message. Let […]

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson There are times in my life that I can feel overwhelmed with parts of my life story. I stand whining and complaining and ask “Why God!?”  ”Why do I have to struggle with anxiety? Why can’t I get over these seemingly simple things I try so hard not to do?  Why […]