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I am excited about a 2 part series we are starting on Photo Organizing. My challenge was with print photos Rhonda’s challenge was with digital photos Both weeks we welcome our friend, colleague and guest blogger Daina Makinson to share her expertise in the area of photo organizing. A little about my photo challenges and then […]

It’s January.   Though it has been said by us many times and in many ways…….back to basics is where it’s at. The foundational rules of being organized never change and the reminder that baby steps will get you to your goal as long as you keep taking them is still true. Do you feel like

  This is a tip to set you up for success NEXT Christmas . . . but it is something you need to think about NOW in preparation! As you put away your Christmas decorating items be sure to remember to create a “November Box” if you haven’t already. These are the items that you

Time for this month’s message from Mama Bear. Since the topic is Christmas memories, I decided to go way back.  I pulled this photo from the archives – here’s  little Donna back in about 1967.  Even then I liked the idea of Christmas entertaining.  My neighbour Sandy Jack was holding my baby as I prepared

As we get closer to Christmas, holiday entertaining is gearing up in lots of homes. Here are a few tips to apply anytime of year, but especially during this busy season. Plan holiday menus early.  It can be fun to try out new recipes, but also time consuming to pour over cookbooks or Pinterest to

The calendar says that we are fast approaching the end of November. We can see Christmas in every direction.  How are you feeling?  Have you taken a few moments of quiet to think about what you want for yourself and your family over the next month?  I’m guessing that most of us want a beautiful

Will you indulge Mama Bear today as I share from my heart a few words of remembrance and tribute to my Mama? These beautiful flowers sit on my kitchen counter today and remind me of how blessed I was to have her in my life. November 22, 2017 would have been my Mama’s 86th birthday. 

Heart of the Matter wants to come alongside you and encourage you to simplify Christmas 2018 in whatever ways you possibly can.  Each week we’ll give you a few practical tips.  Above all though, be gentle with yourself.  We pray that God will help you balance your life so that you have the time, energy

Another year has gone by and here we are with Christmas just 6 weeks away.  There can be a lot of emotion surrounding this season of the year.  For some there is happiness and excitement……anticipation of good things ahead.  For others the dread of to-do lists and unmet expectations.  However you may be feeling about

It is fun for me to watch as Hayley and Ben settle into married life and create a home together. I have some video for you to watch this week.  The first part was shot back on June 1st, 2017 when they got possession of their apartment.  The 2nd half of the video is a