a year of ideas from my house to yours
A new state, a new house, and new adventures ahead! Letting go of the past and embracing the next chapter in life is a learned skill that requires a new attitude as well. Bring it on, Arizona! I’m ready!
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From the title of this post, you might assume I have the answer to that question. The truth is, I’m still trying to figure it all out. It’s my hope that by sharing what I’ve learned so far, you’ll be prompted to do the same!
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If you’re like us, there is no such thing as a pet. There is only the extension of the family. We adopt a cat or dog, love them with all our hearts, and one day, always way too soon, we have to say goodbye. The greatest gift we can give them is letting go when we know it’s the right thing.
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Leaving our home of over twenty years is hard to say the least. I have heard from so many of you who know that firsthand. But today I wanted to share some of the thoughts and feelings I’m experiencing with those of you preparing to make a move of your own. This is my bittersweet farewell to a place filled with memories.
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Beauty. There are so many definitions of the word and we all strive to create it every day. In our homes, in the way we look, in our lives in general. But I’ve come to the conclusion that true beauty is not something we, as humans, can really create. The beauty that surrounds us all is already there. We just need to actually SEE it!
Continue reading “How to Find the Beauty That Surrounds Us All – Part 2”
During Amazon Prime Days last July, we had determined that Amazon was not going to bring you a puppy. So you said, “a kitty then?” I asked and they are still being real sticklers about it! No kitty for this sale either! But… they said YES to the home decor and gifts that I know you want almost as much!
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Ok! So Amazon is not going to bring you a puppy. But they can bring you just about anything else you can think of! Prime Day is almost here and if you follow my 3-step Prime Day Shopping Guide, well, let’s just say… fun will be had by all!
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People ask me all the time what I love most about blogging. That’s such an easy question to answer! It’s the connections. It’s meeting people that you would never have met without it. People who touch your life in ways that you never expected.
Continue reading “Prayers for Jenny”
Do you remember the old hit song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want?” That song has been on repeat in my mind for days. I’ve been lamenting the fact that we are halfway through the summer and I haven’t seen the ocean since last August. To me, nothing is as beautiful as the sun glistening on the water. Work and other obligations have kept us here so far this year and it has been a bit depressing. But today, I finally pushed the pause button and instead, I decided to look for the beauty that surrounds us all in our own back yards.
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Amazon Prime Day is almost here! I, for one, cannot wait. I will be shopping for birthdays, Christmas, and so many things I’ve put off buying waiting for this day. For those who somehow made it through 2020 without a Prime membership, let me explain how this all works.
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