March 31, 2011 by Marci | 12 Comments
Welcome Ultimate Blog Partiers! My name is Marci and I blog about the importance of keeping the busy out of our lives so we can focus on what is really important. To me, the most important things in life are my relationships with the Lord, my husband and my kids. If I don’t have those [...]
March 5, 2011 by Marci | 2 Comments
At this time of year, I am really longing for spring. I am officially tired of snow, heavy coats, gloves, frigid winds and gray days. Here in Illinois, there are days in March when I can see glimpses of spring – a robin, crocus pushing up through the cold earth, new growth on young trees, [...]
February 26, 2011 by Marci | 2 Comments
Right now, there are some great series going on in the blogosphere. Here are some you might want to check out. A Steady Rain is in the middle of a Hidden Blessing series Mommy On Fire is starting a Friendship series on Monday. Check out Friday’s intro post and vlog. Heart and Soul Reflections is [...]
February 24, 2011 by Marci | 1 Comment
As my children get older, I am noticing more and more the need for one-on-one time. Not just time where we are alone in the house at the same time or riding in the car by ourselves on the way to a lesson or class. I’m talking time that is set aside to do something [...]
February 13, 2011 by Marci | No Comments
Attention! Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day!! You may have all the kids’ school valentines and treats ready, but what about your hubby and the grandparents? Haven’t thought about them? Got an hour? You can whip up a great Valentine’s gift! Read more about my last minute Valentine’s Day gift idea over at The Creative Mama.
February 8, 2011 by Marci | 2 Comments
Valentine’s Day has never been a big deal around here. My hubby would rather get me flowers and candy on February 7th because he wants to, not February 14th because he has too. That’s just how he is. I’m good with that, but…..I’m not saying I wouldn’t take a little Valentine bauble to celebrate the [...]
February 8, 2011 by Marci | No Comments
I love buying online. Having packages arriving at my door is like Christmas! For me, it is much more fun than traditional shopping. We buy everything online from books to shampoo. I get excited when I find something else I can purchase online – especially when its better and/or less expensive than what I can [...]
January 6, 2011 by Marci | 10 Comments
I have never been a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. The pressure to make some grandiose decision to radically, and sometimes randomly, change something in my life just seemed like setting myself up for failure. I mean – making resolutions to change my life just because of the time of year and not because my [...]
November 29, 2010 by Marci | No Comments
Here is the TV interview of the Troxell family that aired Sunday and Monday. They are the focus of The Troxell Project. Please pray for this family and help us spread the word about The Troxell Project. You can buy great music through the site and 25% of sales will go to the family or [...]
November 17, 2010 by Marci | 3 Comments
In my house, I find that keeping the public spaces organized and clutter free is fairly easy. They might get a little out of sorts throughout the week, but all-in-all I am on top of it. Then, there are those hidden areas that just don’t show up on my organizational radar. For example, a couple [...]
November 15, 2010 by Marci | No Comments
Last week, I took a couple days off. I still had posts here at Overcoming Busy, but I scheduled them ahead of time. Evidently, one didn’t make the schedule – still stuck in draft mode. It all worked out fine since I spent the whole weekend with family and never got around to finishing my [...]
