More Than Words by Nikki

Stories of Encouragement and Entertainment for daily life

  • Blessed in the Mess

    Blessed in the Mess

    It has been an interesting month. Between 3 sick kids and a fractured arm, let’s just say my plans for everything were put on hold. However, I found a lot of blessings during this series of unfortunate events. When you are sick or have a kid that has a high fever you are praying for…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    March 11, 2023
    encouragement
    blessed in the mess, encouragement
  • Fairy Sightings and Other Magical Moments

    Fairy Sightings and Other Magical Moments

    If you look carefully at the tree on the left, on the left side of the trunk you will notice a pair of what appear to be wings. My nine-year-old was sitting at the table and looked outside and saw the “wings” glistening in the sunshine. She shrieked and said “MOM! Come look. I just…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    March 4, 2023
    encouragement, Favorite Things
    beauty, everyday life, fairies, magic, magic in the moments
  • Dance In The Kitchen

    Dance In The Kitchen

    It was a wonderful week of soaking in the little moments. I didn’t do any writing. I didn’t edit a single podcast. I only worked on my screen play for about an hour. It could all wait while I enjoyed time with my parents. While I watched my dad play games with the boys. While…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    February 18, 2023
    encouragement, Inspirational People
    celebrate daily, dance, encouragement, make a difference in day
  • Time for Growth

    Time for Growth

    Do you ever look at those little games online where you are supposed to notice which word pops out at you first? Well, I did that this year just to see what word I would see. Grow was the very first one. Not gonna lie I was like well that’s a lame word for the…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    January 15, 2023
    encouragement
    always room to grow, encouragement, grow, growth midset, make a difference in day, word of the year
  • Get Back in the Saddle

    Get Back in the Saddle

    My love of horses started very early. I was around 3 when Annie Appaloosa came into my life. She was my first horse. I was young but I remember meeting her, I remember brushing, visiting and riding her. I also remember falling off of her. It’s probably one of my most vivid childhood memories and…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    January 14, 2023
    encouragement, Favorite Things
    believe in yourself, encouragement, horseback riding, horses, riding
  • Forget Emily in Paris, Be like Makenna in Provence

    Forget Emily in Paris, Be like Makenna in Provence

    Alright, before you freak out I do love Emily. I am obsessed with her fabulous outfits that I could never pull off. I can’t get enough of her ridiculous love life (that is a combination of dream and nightmare for a 20 something). However, I am not a 20 anything. So, its a little hard…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    December 30, 2022
    encouragement, Entertainment, Favorite Things, Inspirational People, Uncategorized
    chase your dreams, Chris Nyland, cooking in France, courageous cooking school, discovery tv, Dream Big Encouragement Community, hbomax tv, Julia Childs house, Kendall Lane, La Peetch, La Pitchoune, magnolia network, Makenna Held
  • Friendship in Unlikely Places

    Friendship in Unlikely Places

    This week I have been reflecting on some moments in my childhood. I have always loved people. But especially older people. No matter where we moved when I was little, each neighborhood brought the gift of new friendships. People who I loved deeply as though they were an extra set of grandparents. Ray and Helga…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    December 9, 2022
    encouragement
    best ways to raise christmas spirit, encouragement, foryou, give back during the holidays, inspire kids, make a difference in day, take time
  • Stop and Inspire

    There is always a lot going on around my house. A lot. Mostly kid stuff, school, fun lessons, cleaning, laundry the list goes on. In between all of the daily to-dos I try really hard to sit down and write. An hour in the morning with my coffee and an hour after the kids go…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    December 4, 2022
    Entertainment
  • Where is your clausometer pointing?

    Where is your clausometer pointing?

    If you have seen the movie Elf then you know exactly what I’m talking about when I use the word Clausometer. If you do not have an affinity for Elf culture, hop in the sleigh and let me fill you in. A Clausometer is a magical device that allows one to measure the amount of…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    November 27, 2022
    encouragement, Entertainment
    affinity for elf culture, best ways to raise christmas spirit, clausometer, elf clausometer, elf movie, encouragement, give back during the holidays, happy holidays, make a difference in day, the best way to spread christmas cheer
  • With Friends Like These…

    I remember someone saying the following phrase when I was young: “Friends are here for a reason, a season or forever” In my experience this is the most truth filled statement I have ever heard in regards to friendships. But you never know which category a friend will fit into until years sometimes decades later.…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    November 23, 2022
    Entertainment
    encouragement, friends like these, friendships
  • “A Christmas Story Christmas” Saves Christmas Movies

    “A Christmas Story Christmas” Saves Christmas Movies

    It finally happened. A New Christmas movie that will become a classic. This morning as I sat down with my coffee, I turned on HBO max to see if there was anything new. I saw the big picture on the screen and wondered if I was still dreaming. Ralphie? Is that you? Grown up Ralphie…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    November 18, 2022
    Uncategorized
    A CHRISTMAS STORY, A CHRISTMAS STORY 2, A CHRISTMAS STORY CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS, christmas movies, holiday movies
  • Lost and Found

    Lost and Found

    You know that feeling when you find something you lost? The relief and pure happiness to have it back. It is even better when the thing you were looking for was actually connected to a person. Nope its not another post about a coffee cup. I am actually thinking about friendships. I was once told…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    February 7, 2023
    encouragement, Inspirational People
    encouragement
  • Dreams Come True

    Dreams Come True

    So if you are looking for encouragement or inspiration to make your dreams a reality, give my podcast a listen. At the very least you might learn something new or find a little extra good in this crazy world we share.

    morethanwordsbynikki

    January 27, 2023
    encouragement, Inspirational People
    change the world, chase your dreams, dream big, dream big community, dream bigger, encouragement, make a difference, More than words by Nikki the podcast, you can do anything
  • Just Enough Confidence

    Just Enough Confidence

    Once in a while while scrolling social media something will pop up that makes you stop and say “YES” today the credit for that moment goes to Reese Witherspoon. She posted a video about a girl asking for career advice and wondering how to have all the confidence in the world to start something totally…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    January 20, 2023
    encouragement, Entertainment, Inspirational People
    CAREER ADVICE, confidence, Reese Witherspoon, you can do it
  • Grandma’s Cup

    Grandma’s Cup

    I am a coffee drinker. Time of day is irrelevant. I start my day with a couple cups, I like an afternoon cup and sometimes I will have an evening cup. In between those times I may have green tea, earl grey, or even a relaxing cup of chamomile. I am not usually very picky…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    January 7, 2023
    encouragement
  • New Years Inspirations instead of Resolutions

    New Years Inspirations instead of Resolutions

    I am so thankful that I no longer make New Years Resolutions. No excuses needed. I don’t need that kind of pressure. I place enough unrealistic expectations upon myself daily, the thought of sitting down and making a list of things I MUST do this year is just is not for me. I had a…

    morethanwordsbynikki

    January 5, 2023
    encouragement
    dream big, dream big community, encouragement, I believe in you, New Years inspirations, you can do it
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