Year: 2015
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Wellness Wednesdays: Gratitude in Action
I had a different post scheduled for today, but this one feels more timely, more real. I posted on my Instagram account earlier today: “Got some good/bad news this morning. We’ve been working with a holistic MD for the past few weeks to get a better overall picture of Olivia’s health. Right now, I’m sitting…
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Monday Motivation: Words to Live By #5
I’ve been a little quiet on the blog lately about motherhood topics and sharing updates on Olivia. Our sweet girl is amazing- she is laughing, running, and talking up a storm. I have to pinch myself sometimes that we are at the point of having real conversations where she shares her ideas and opinions! For…
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Monday Motivation: Words to Live By #4
As a new week begins, my words of wisdom to you are to check your mindset. Are you grounded in confidence and faith that things are unfolding exactly as they should? Or, are you choosing to be swept away in the drama of life where complaining and blaming are your best friends? I was recently…
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Gifts for Dad 2015
Father’s Day is right around the corner! What are you doing to celebrate Dad? It’s been so fun watching James and Olivia’s relationship blossom. Our toddler is quite the helper these days and very interested in Daddy’s house projects. I wanted our gift to him this year to capture a sense of “building” moments and…
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Monday Motivation: Words to Live By #3
I spied this quote (author unknown) in a recent newsletter by the amazing Lisa Serena of Soul Insights. I couldn’t help but create my own graphic spin on these words of wisdom. My mind immediately thought of a question: How often do we neglect our own health and happiness because of XYZ? We promise ourselves…
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Monday Motivation: Words to Live By #2
Is it really possible that we are entering JUNE?! The months of 2015 are truly flying by. I recently heard this quote at a graduation and thought it was the perfect way to usher in a new calendar month and the start of a busy summer season. What if we all take failure off the…
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Virginia Bluebells in Bloom
I want to let you in on a secret… … there’s an area at Shaw Nature Reserve that erupts into a sea of gorgeous blooms near the Meramac River. A carpet of delicate Virginia Bluebells layers the ground– it’s quite unlike anything I’ve seen before. This beautiful display is only around for a very short…
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Springtime in Paris Contest
Earlier this month, I saw that Michaels was having a fun contest centered on the theme: Paris in the Springtime. I’ve wanted to go to France and this gorgeous city for as long as I remember. I’ll never forget seeing the iconic Eiffel tower erupt in a dazzling display of golden light on New Year’s…
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Monday Motivation: Words to Live By #1
Happy Monday! How are you greeting this week? Optimistic for all the wonderful adventures ahead? ….Or, are you already feeling pulled down as you consider everything on your enormous growing to-do list? If so, shake things up and listen to this 4 min meditation by Terri Cole. Wishing you a week where everything falls into…
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Hello, 31
Once you’ve hit your 30s, you’re not a day over 29, right?! When I think about this past year, I’m overwhelmed by how much our little family has grown! Olivia is running these days and talking up a storm. I feel so fortunate to have James by my side as we’ve learned new lessons in…