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Learning from what’s behind us
It’s been a while. It’s been so long in fact that it’s made coming back a little harder, but as they say ‘life happens’. During the busy-ness of the holiday season, I always experience a level of grief and heaviness this time of year. Actually, I can’t say ‘always’. I’ve been fortunate, blessed, and even…
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Creating a Cozy Christmas
Creating a cozy Christmas is my main mission each year. I look forward to the coziness of the warmth, flannels, fire in the fireplace, and the ambiance of the lights, and I take pride knowing that although new Christmas decor is for sale each year, I don’t have to spend a dime to achieve my…
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No Spend November – Update
Was it a perfect month? No. Did I succeed? Depends how you define success. Did I spend when I said I wouldn’t? Yes. But did I do better compared to a month without this goal where I wasn’t being as mindful? I think so! About mid-month, while killing time between preschool drop-off and a doctor’s…
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Season of Doing
Last I wrote of the seasons, I mentioned that we had been in a season of ‘waiting’. This fall, we’ve begun moving forward with our new barn. After feeling stuck and overwhelmed by feelings of “what to do now?”, we’ve talked and planned a LOT, and the plans have changed then they’ve gone back to…
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From Bold to Beautiful
Sometime last month, I picked up these bold and vibrant colored candle holders at my favorite local thrift store. They were priced $3.50 a piece but were 50% off, so I paid $3.50 for the pair. While orange is a beautiful color, it was just not “me”. Drawing inspiration from Julie’s Designs and Signs on…