Catholic Playlist ~ Contemporary Music

As the Music Director at our local Catholic Church, I'm always searching for new music, new ideas, new artists - anything to help me keep the music relevant and life changing.

I discovered this touching, full of life website - podcast - radio show.  It touches my heart, gives me hope and makes me smile.  (In case you're wondering you don't have to be Catholic to enjoy the music.  I'm a Bible believing Protestant that's worshiping with my Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ and I love the music.)

Anyway - I wanted to share my find with you!  Here's the link - Catholic Playlist

And...the good news - there's a new playlist every week.

Enjoy!  Thanks for visiting!  Reia

Essential Oils ~ One Reason I Love Young Living Essential Oils...

One of the many reasons I love being a wholesale member of Young Living Essential Oils is their Seed to Seal guarantee.  They plant, cultivate, distill, test & seal the oils.  Then I get to buy them.

Each month we get updates on what's going on at the different farms.  I love reading about the farms and what's being planted, etc.  The Young Living Essential Oils have made a huge difference in my life (and my family's life).   I have many favorites and they're favorites for different reasons.

Just wanted to share the farms with you.

Young Living Global Farms


More updates to follow - feel free to ask questions and I'll do my best to explain why I love certain oils and how they support my healthy body systems.

Thanks for visiting! ~ Reia  (YL #2389165)

It's been a while...

Ya know the clock just keeps ticking - it doesn't seem to mind what's going on in life - it just keeps ticking.

Life also has a funny way of reminding you of the important things.  This last Friday, my husband dropped me off for our weekly weekend rental of a second car - thanks to Enterprise & their $9.99/day weekend special.   Bill dropped me off  - I heard a loud "ka-pow".  I smugly told the wonderful Enterprise people - "looks like you're going to get some more business" not realizing that I was that business.

Thankfully my husband was safe - the damage was to the truck box.  He did see his life pass before him though.

Since Friday - we have a pre-approved loan for a very inexpensive car, the truck was totaled & we have a check available tomorrow, we said goodbye to a Ford Ranger that was very good to us for 8 years and we're searching for "next".

You never know what's around the corner for you, so glad I pray every day for God's protection and help in our lives.

Hope this finds you well.   Reia

Blessed Assurance ~ Jesus is Mine

I was reminded tonight of a treasured - old - hymn... "Blessed Assurance".  I play it often - it has a nice 9/8 time signature which bounces along & is upbeat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9XZ_HSquUQ

I realized tonight how special the hymn has always been in my life.

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
   Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
   Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
   Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
   • Refrain:
     This is my story, this is my song,
     Praising my Savior all the day long;
     This is my story, this is my song,
     Praising my Savior all the day long.
2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
   Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
   Angels, descending, bring from above
   Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
3. Perfect submission, all is at rest,
   I in my Savior am happy and blest,
   Watching and waiting, looking above,
   Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

Thanks for visiting ~ Reia

Hallmark Movies ~ Worth the Work!

I've really enjoyed the Hallmark Movies this weekend.  I've laughed and I've cried.  I've fallen in love with Christmas all over again.  I've also realized...they offer the chance to work through some tough emotions and allow for healing.

I've always believed in facing the tough things rather than run from them - this weekend of movies has affirmed my beliefs.  Face the grief, face the pain, face the lost dreams and go from there.

The movies I enjoyed this weekend were - A Bride For Christmas, A Princess For Christmas, Angels Sing, The Christmas Ornament, Christmas Magic and Christmas with Holly.

It's worth working through the emotions - getting to the other end is so worth it!

Thanks for visiting!  Reia

Thank you, Steve Harvey!

I've stumbled on several motivating episodes of "Oprah's Lifeclass" in the last few weeks.

• If you get the opportunity, be sure to watch TD Jakes - here's a tidbit from TD Jakes' Lifeclass episode and Steve Harvey - a tidbit from Steve Harvey's Lifeclass episode.

Last night I watched "A Special Night with Steve Harvey" on UPtv.  Several things Steve Harvey said about our "Gifts" hit home with me.  Here are my notes...

• Our "Career" is what we're paid for but our "Gift" is what we're made for.
• Our Purpose is tied to our "Gift". 
• Our "Gift" is the thing you do the absolute best with the least amount of effort.
• Our "Gift" is the thing on the inside of you - stirring within you.
• When you find your "Gift" you'll be able to say - "Everything I wanted to be - I found it."

Last of all...

• Surround yourself with the right people.
• Don't tell your "Big Dream" to "Small minded people".

As for me - I know what it's like to recognize and live every day using my "Gift".  I have over 40 piano students and am the Music Director for an active Catholic Church.  I love what I do - even the challenges.

Please, please, please - find your "Gift" and let it be what motivates and fills your time.  You'll never regret it!

Thanks for visiting!  Reia

Coupons, Coupons Everywhere! ~ Kelloggs Family Rewards

My daughter (Ginger of www.literallyinspired.com) started a new group on FaceBook - "Super Savers Squad".  It's been fun to share sales, coupons, refunds and savings with others from around the country.

It really helps to hear what items worked for refunds, what coupons are available, the best store(s) to take those coupons to each week.  We've been able to get some items we need for a good price and to try some items we never would have purchased without coupons.

I had fun today with my cereal purchases.  Kellogg's Family Rewards has some really good deals going.  I was interested in the "Get $5 for a Healthier You" reward.  You Buy 3 boxes of Kelloggs cereals with the "Get $5 for a Healthier You" logo on them.

Inside of the box is a code - you enter the code online.  I needed ONE more box to get my $5.  I bought the 3rd box today.  I entered the code from the 3rd box and immediately the check began the process of being sent to me.  (see above)  I love it!

I can complete the refund 2 more times by 12/31/14.  You can bet that I'm going to take advantage of this great deal!  Thank you, Kelloggs!  (Now I'm off to find some more coupons.)

Thanks for visiting ~ Reia