Carey Bailey, Author at Carey Bailey

December Pin God 1st & Giveaway!

December 1, 2014

Go, go, go! Oh…..and go some more! That tends to be the theme of this month, right? Go to the store. Shoot! Forgot something. Going back to the store. Go to this party and that party and don't forget that party! Go too fast trying to get everything done that there isn't a moment to sit down and ...

With Joy Retreats

All I Want for Christmas (& Forever)

November 20, 2014

Time is a precious commodity. I cannot believe how quickly the days and weeks roll by. There is so much I want to accomplish, and most of my list is really good: clean the house, write a blog post, laundry, sew some bunting, have neighbors and friends over for dinner, organize my freezer, call ...

With Joy Retreats

Why "With Joy" Matters.

October 31, 2014

I have been writing the words With Joy prior to putting my signature on anything for 14 years. They are words that I began writing after coming across 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 during a time of intense sadness and confusion. "Always be joyful and never stop praying. Whatever happens, keep ...

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Find Your Sweet Spot

October 29, 2014

In the interest of transparency, I should admit something. Somewhere between homeschooling and writing, between church and the grocery store, between day dreaming and striving, I have misplaced my high-achiever mojo. More than once this fact has made me feel like the "L" word. But when I get ...

Pin God 1st

November Pin God 1st : Love Idol Edition

October 27, 2014

Last Spring I read a life giving book called Love Idol by Jennifer Dukes Lee. In fact it is on my "must read yearly" book list because it reminds the recovering perfectionist in me that "life is not a one-act play, and I don't have the energy anymore for rehearsed performances. I have accepted ...

Choices

#SimplerJoy Goodness

October 13, 2014

Since starting the 31 Days of Blogging Challenge, I have posted about things that have brought me #ASimplerJoy. Many of my posts have been about products that I have bought and use. The fact is that there are many small things in my life that I appreciate, things that make my life easier or ...

Advent/Christmas, Holiday Priority Planning

Un-chaosing the Holidays!

October 9, 2014

Target is officially seasonal chaos! Fall, Winter, Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas! You can't help but walk around and start getting anxiety over home decorating!!! 50 days till Thanksgiving 78 days till Christmas Day Have I made you take a deep breath yet? Does the idea of the ...

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#31Days to a Simpler Joy.

October 6, 2014

In October a chunk of the blogging world digs in and participates in The Nesters #31days series. While I always tinker with the idea of joining in the fun my reality is that I am launching a new ministry this month and I serve as the Creative Director for the Allume. So the reality is I have to ...

Choices, Crafts/Printables

Overcoming Anorexia.

October 1, 2014

Today is my birthday and so I naturally reflect on living into my God-sized dream this past year. It causes me to remember these words: "You're not an anorexic but your life is." Words spoken to me over 12 years ago by my therapist. While that may seem like along time ago to you it seems like ...

Crafts/Printables, Pin God 1st

October: Pin God 1st!

September 29, 2014

Hello October! It is my favorite month of the year mostly because it is my birthday month. Yep! I totally love my birthday. Arizona also teases us with cooler temps. It goes down to 95 and then back up again but at least we get to play peek-a-boo with something below 1oo degrees! This month I ...