Blog - Carey Bailey

#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 more enjoyable. I am thankful for blessings like: The Conair Powered Facial Cleanser (October 8 – Happier Skin) My little Shower Step (October 9 – A Little Helper) My Oster DuraCeramic ...

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 holidays approaching bring you joy or anxiety? Peace or stress? If you are anything like me you have hopes and wishes for what kind of holiday season this will be. Maybe you want to simplify, stress ...

Uncategorized

#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 have other priorities right now. But I have plenty of friends who are and I wanted to share Britta LaFont’s series. This month I am joining over 650 other bloggers (and the number is still ...

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 yesterday to me. They have never let me go. Those words are thankfully etched into me. I may not have an ink tattoo but I have a verbal tattoo. You see I had been put on medical leave ...

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 also travel to Greenville, South Carolina where I serve as the Creative Director for the Allume Conference. It is a highlight of my year but it also take a lot out of this introvert and puts some ...