Author Archives: dinahsdabblings

We’ve all had to deal with hard things but it seems in recent days things have been especially hard on women. To me when you marry and become a Mom you open your heart up to a whole new level of happiness and possibly pain. Our spouses and children are a source of happiness butContinue reading “Hard things …”

Are you getting enough sleep? At one time I wasn’t.I was sacrificing sleep and my health because I was getting 6 hours of sleep or less during the week. Although I was getting more on the weekends it was nearly doing me in during the week. BTW, research says if you are only were getting 6 hours ofContinue reading “Are you getting your ZZZs?”

If you’re like me you’re seeing lots of buzz about collagen these days. You may be like me and even picked up a tub of it to add into your morning smoothies or coffee. The other morning I heard a report that recent clinical trials have shown that adding a collagen supplement to your dietContinue reading “Collagen: Help or Hype?”

Today is Vitamin C Day- Who comes up with these days? I don’t know but it’s really good for you and I’m all about that. Be sure to read to the bottom for a little funny… We’ve always been told to drink our orange juice to stay healthy and we know that the vitamin CContinue reading “Vitamin C’s Superpowers”

I started painting after saying I was going to for a couple of years. When the lockdown hit,I should’ve picked up my brushes (although, in my defense, I did start writing and blogging). I was afraid to just strike out on my own & to a large degree, I still am, but not as much.Continue reading “Trust the process …”

I want you to know that you come from a line of very strong women. When we read Proverbs 31 together one day I want you think of all those in our family who came before you that worked very hard to provide for their husbands and children.Like the Proverbs 31 Woman, they were allContinue reading “Dear Maeley,”

Today is Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday, (better known as Dr. Seuss). His wit and wisdom inspire me greatly. When I was teaching I so enjoyed Read Across America Day & week sharing the thoughtful, inspirational messages in his children’s books. Many of them are modern-day fables that show us how to treat others with kindnessContinue reading “What’s Your Super Power?”

I don’t know about you,  but I didn’t know it was Cook a Sweet Potato Day !  I love sweet potatoes and while I’m not really a member of the Sweet Potato Queens, I do love the sisterhood that promotes self-esteem, empowerment, & positive thinking for women !  But, I digress… back to the vegetable.Continue reading “Hacks & Recipes from a Sweet Potato Queen (wannabe)”

Today is Love Your Pet Day. Now, I usually stay away from controversial & divisive topics but I know this one is going to be highly controversial ! While I also how much people love their pets, I have to say that I really believe dogs love best. It’s their super power. I know I’veContinue reading “Love Like A Dog”