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I am happy to welcome Interior Decorator Shaelyn Heise back as my guest blogger this week. She has educated us before! Check out her beautiful bookcases blog that she shared with us in 2018. Her topic this time around is very timely. So many struggle in this area of mental health and anxiety in particular. So

I am a person who likes change.  I enjoy moving decor items around in my house to give a different look and I am all about making a space work for the needs of the family within the house. Those of you who have read & watched along since my blog started will know that

Rhonda and I had the opportunity to meet Kate when we did a Wellness Fair at her place of employment.  She told us about how much she was enjoying her minimalist lifestyle. As much as Rhonda and I can appreciate this way of living, it isn’t something we see a lot of in our line

I saw this sign in front of Holy Family School in New Hamburg one day last fall.  I actually pulled over so that I could snap a photo. It just struck me in that moment that this is really good foundational advice for life. Point #1 – Trust God – Solid advice. Point #2 –

Are you like me and are fairly quick to put away your decorations after Christmas?  Or do you like to leave them out until into the month of January? Whatever works best for you, we have lots of great tips for you as you tidy up and tuck things away again until next year. Check

From all of us here at Heart of the Matter we wish you the joy of this Christmas Season!   May you have a few moments of quiet every now and then over the holidays to remember the meaning of the season and find hope in knowing that God sent His son Jesus for you.

If you have a parent in Assisted Living or Long Term Care you are likely trying to balance visits with them along with the other extras that are your reality at this time of year.  I experienced that myself for a number of years before my mom passed away about this time last year. While

Time spent with those we love is one of the very best parts of the Christmas season.  If you have company coming in the next few weeks you might benefit from this collection of our very best tips. Check out Entertaining Like a Pro –  6 Tips for Success this Christmas!   CLICK HERE TO

They say that the older you get the faster time passes.  First of all, who are “they” anyway?? But they do seem to be right on this one.  Tomorrow we flip the calendar to December. It is hard to believe!   If Christmas Shopping is on your list, then check-out this post of Heart of

I challenge you today……how often do you use the word “should”? When I was together with my friend Sally a few years ago she stopped me mid-sentence and said “Donna, don’t should all over yourself”.  I don’t even recall what it was I was saying, but her statement has stuck with me! So many times

We have had our first significant snowfall and the signs of Christmas are all around us.  Like always, I like to take a few minutes here in this spot to reflect on the Heart of Christmas.  This tiny nativity is, for me, at the Heart of my Christmas decorating.   It may seem small and

Today I welcome my friend and colleague Chloe Hamilton as a guest writer.   Chloe founded Warm Embrace Elder Care in 2011 and has been serving local families since.  Warm Embrace is a family business operated by Chloe and her mother Brenda, and her sister Avery. We all know someone who has dementia.  It may be