Inspire Me Monday: The Butterfly Circus

Sometimes there are those moments in life when an touching inspirational story or moment is coupled with intrinsic beauty. This short film is one of those moments. I loved this movie! I was inspired by this movie. Please take the time to watch it. It's only 20 minutes long. The Butterfly Circus is a visual feast and it touches the heart. The only problem I had with this video is that I didn't want it to end! I wanted to know more about the characters and to just have it go on a little bit longer. Looking around the website I found out that, they are turning it into a feature film! So we will have more and I bet they will tell a little bit more about these characters and where they came from. I can't wait!

Photo Source: The Butterfly Circus

Watch the trailer below

The Butterfly Circus - HD from The Butterfly Circus on Vimeo.

Foodie Friday: 5 Quick & Easy Herbal Jam Recipes

Photo Source: The Herb Companion

I was just talking with my sister today about making jam and then I saw this in my inbox. I am excited to try these quick and easy versions from The Herb Companion. They are more unique blends because they add in herbs. It is my goal to incorporate that in more foods this summer. They claim that you probably have everything you need in your kitchen already to make these. That's what I'm talking about! Yum!

They list these 5 recipes for Fast Homemade & Unique Herbal Jams (one is for parfait, not jam):

1. Garlic Lovers' Tomatillo Jam

2. Raspberry & Cardamom Jam

3. Lavender-Peach Jam with Vanilla (can't wait to try this one!)

4. Double-Mint Blueberry Jam (and this one!)

5. July Fourth Treat: Red, White and Blueberries Parfait

Side note: I happen to love the jelly jars they used in the photo. I heart awesome and old-fashioned glass jars.

Inspire Me Monday: I Am A Child of God

My church has been putting out some great and inspiring videos lately, here's one of my favorites. This song encompasses one of my beliefs about all of us, that we are all children of God. I love this version of the song! Enjoy!

Inspire Me Monday: Whole Wide World - Mindy Gledhill

This song makes me feel so GOOD! Perfect song to start the your day, or week. Happy Monday friends! Mindy Gledhill is one of my very favorite artists. I love her music, especially the lyrics. If you have never heard of her you should check her out!

Inspire Me Monday: The Civility Experiment

Last week I saw this video on Facebook and reposted it but I think I'd like to encore it again here, on the blog. I just love this message. Please watch and forward if it inspires you.