Category Archives: Health and Beauty

Last night I gave my two sons a piece of paper and pen/pencil. I asked them to write three things they were thankful for. One wrote:1)food 2)family 3) electricity, the other wrote 1)mom 2)dad and 3) brother. Now I had to write my three things as well:1)my family 2) my health 3) a place toContinue reading “Our Thanksgiving”

Monday afternoon, my son, Nathaniel, was very adamant about going in the attic. I asked him what did he need in the attic. He said, “oh, I just need to get something.” No matter what I said, it was obvious that he was going to be persistent, about getting in the attic, so I allowedContinue reading “My son, God’s Son”

One morning you will never wake up. Do all your friends know you love them? I was thinking…I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said. Let every one of your friends knowContinue reading “LOVE YA”

Oprah Winfrey has famously given members of her audience new cars, paid off their debts and fulfilled their wildest dreams. Now she’s given them what she calls the “gift of giving back.” On a show that aired Monday, Winfrey gave more than 300 audience members $1,000 debit cards sponsored by the Bank of America toContinue reading “Headlines: Oprah Gives Audience Members Debit Cards”

ADVERSITY ITSELF ISN’T A GREAT TEACHER, BUT I’VE OFTEN LEARNED A LOT WHILE FACING ADVERSITY. DURING THOSE TIMES. I’VE FELT CURIOUSLY CLOSER TO GOD AND KNOW OF MY GREAT NEED FOR HIM. I’VE ALSO BECOME KEENLY AWARE THAT I DON’T HAVE ALL OF THE ANSWERS. AND PERHAPS I’VE BEEN MORE WILLING TO HUMBLE MYSELF INContinue reading “Adversity”

Think about them one at a time before going on to the next one . . It Does Make You Feel Good, especially the thought at the end #45. 1. Falling in love. 2. Laughing so hard your face hurts. 3. A hot shower. 4. No lines at the supermarket. 5. A special glance. 6.Continue reading “Natural Highs”

One morning as I was walking and praying for a friend in need, God brought the scripture Mark 2 to my mind. It reads from the Message bible in this manner: “After a few days, Jesus returned to Capernaum, and word got around that he was back home. A crowd gathered, jamming the entrance soContinue reading “Wrapped in Prayer”

We are so very grateful to have such a talented gifted “Little Lady” join The Daily Lily. I have had the opportunity of meeting her and seeing a brilliant ray of light and hope. Be on the look out for her articles and comments as she gives us all hope with her special gift ofContinue reading “Meet”Little Lady”, a Lady of Hope”

Removal for sticky residue from price tags on glassware or plastic In a well ventilated area spray just a touch of WD40 on the sticky spot, wait a few seconds and with a cloth rub off and then wash spot with a degreaser, dish detergent (dawn, etc.), or all purpose cleaner. That’s it!!!! Also goodContinue reading “Sherms’ Cleaning Tips”

The world is in the grip of an obesity pandemic that threatens to overwhelm every country’s health system, experts at an international conference warned on Sunday. “Obesity is an international scourge,” Professor Paul Zimmet, the chairman of the meeting of more than 2,500 experts and health officials, told delegates in a speech opening the InternationalContinue reading “Obesity ‘engulfing the entire world’”