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“Share your story here...”

“Share your story here…”

These are the words that prompt every single post on WordPress.

“Share your story here…” doesn’t know what it’s asking of me.

“Share your story here…” could be a quick blip about friendship or it could mean me pouring out my deepest thoughts.

When my friend Sara asked, “would you like to share your story?” I couldn’t help but scream inside, “what I just shared with you is not my whole story!”…

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#intentional living #personal development #personal growth #relate #relationships #share your story

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Friendship : Part 1

Friendship : Part 1

“Well they sure became fast friends.” Our neighbor gesturing to his two kiddos and our two girls where only a chain link fence separates them. Anytime we go to the park and a kid shows kindness to Penny (including her in tag, letting her go down the slide first, saying “hi my name is…”) she instantly tells me she made a new friend and hopes they’re there the next time we come to the park. We have…

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#advice #friend #friendship #love well #personal growth #relationships #tips

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Clearing Out The Notes In My Phone

Clearing Out The Notes In My Phone

Oh my goodness friends, the notes in my phone are OUT OF CONTROL!!

If I read an article, book, or even an Instagram caption that speaks to me I will write it down in a note. I typically pull from these quotes or thoughts to write my blog posts or post my own captions on Instagram. Today I had this thought that I want to post things as they come to me instead of having them planned out in advance,…

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#advice #encouragement #marriage #parenting #self care #self help #tips

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Seeking Reconciliation

Notes from the book ‘I Thought We’d Never Speak Again : the road from estrangement to reconciliation’ by Laura Davis

In February of 2017 I decided to share some of my story that really (the use of ‘really’ is a massive understatement) hurt some family.

I apologized immediately – eager to move forward and seek healing together.

Unfortunately not all apologies are immediately accepted. Or sometimes the apology is accepted but the work that goes into the healing is stunted.

It felt as though we were all traveling…

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#encouragement #forgiveness #growth mindset #intentional living #live your best life #love well #personal development #prune and blossom #reconcile #reconciliation #relationships

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Let’s Play 20 Questions

Let’s Play 20 Questions

Do you consider yourself a fantastic or awkward conversationalist?

I am definitely of the latter.

This is my biggest struggle in my head when it comes to talking with people : don’t talk about myself too much, don’t talk about other people because I don’t want to be a gossip, don’t be lame and talk about the weather, don’t be too nosy, so what is there left to talk about?!?

If you find yourself…

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#20 Questions #encouragement #enjoy life #fun #ideas #intentional living #live your best life #relationships #twenty Questions

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Consistency Is Key

It's a blog post about nothing. Just catching you up and filling you in on some eclectic ramblings.

Consistency is key!

You’ve heard it before. It’s encouragement I’ve given you all on Instagram, it’s what I read in every article about growing your blog, it’s what I heard from every class I took on how to monetize your blog/social media/podcast/etc., and it’s really true! Your readers want consistency.  They want to know when and how often they can expect to find your new blog post. For me,…

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#consistency is key #day in the life #eclectic #hodgepodge #lifestyle #multipassionate #ramblings

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28 Quotes Used In The Book "The 4-Hour Workweek" By Timothy Ferriss

28 Quotes Used In The Book “The 4-Hour Workweek” By Timothy Ferriss

Are you doing everything in your power to create an enjoyable + meaningful life? Or are you getting caught up in “problems” and negativity? During our weekly conference call for work, my boss [Debbie] said, “something we tell our kids often is that every problem has a solution.” How TRUE is that!? And then, as if it was total confirmation to post this blog today, Debbiesays, “and now I’ll share…

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#encouragement #encouraging quotes #happiness #personal development #progress #quotes #quotes about life #success #wisdom

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Questions To Ask Yourself To Help Blossom Your Marriage

Ask yourself some honest questions as you dig deeper and discover solutions to help make your marriage better than ever!

Would you admit that you started out thinking marriage was going to have very few difficult moments and overall your vision was much bliss and fairytale vibes?! I’ll admit it. I honestly thought marriage would be so much easier than dating. With four years of dating behind us, I pictured our foundation being unshakeable, and secure enough to carry us through anything, especially any difficult…

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#advice #ask yourself #bloom #flourish #marriage #marriage tips #prune and blossom

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33 Quotes That Every Writer Will Appreciate

These quotes are SO GOOD!!

Are you looking for inspiration, writing tips, or curious if your favorite author made the list? Check out these 33 quotes that any writer will appreciate : 1. “Put it in writing!” Unknown 2. “The difference between the right word and almost the right word is the difference between lightning and the lightening bug.” Mark Twain 3. “…look in thy heart and write.” Sir Philip Sydney 4. “But all the…

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#quotes #write #writer #writing

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Anxiety + Panic Attacks : Their Cause and Cure

Have you experienced anxiety or panic attacks? I recently read a book that may just hold the cure for you! Click the link to read my notes or scroll all the way to the bottom for a link to buy the book for yourself.

My first memory of anxiety was the classic grocery store experience, around 5 years old, where you think you’re standing next to your mom and then you realize she’s no where to be seen. As life progressed other things caused the panic attacks : any sort of presentation for school, giving a maid of honor speech, a friend drinking alcohol and then demanding they drive because it was their car, the…

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#anxiety #change bad habits #conquer fear #holistic approach #meditation #panic attack #positive mental health #positive self image #positive thinking #rational thinking #reduce or eliminate anxiety

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15 Classic Friendship Quotes

Friendship : a relationship of mutual affection between people. Do you want to be a better friend? Or maybe you want to express gratitude to a friend of yours? Click the link to read 15 Classic Friendship Quotes!

Hello friend (whether you’re mine or someone else’s), One of the most powerful quotes, packed with what it means to be friend, starts this collection. It’s longer, but a must-read. As tempting as it is to stop there, continue on reading the rest of these awesome musings about friendship. 1. “The Art of Friendship The first step in the art of friendship is to be a friend; then making friends takes…

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#classic quotes #friend #friends #friendship #musings #relationships #the art of friendship

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My Notes On "The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People"

We all want to make a difference. We all want to live our best life. This book encourages positive growth toward those two things. Take a look at the treasures I want to implement, and then purchase your own copy (link provided)!

Do you ever read a book and write notes to keep for future reference? That’s how I read most books. Here are the treasures I want to tuck into my heart and brain from : The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Common human challenges we face : Fear and insecurity “I want it now” Blame and victimism Hopelessness Lack of life balance “What’s in it for me?” The hunger to be…

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#book notes #habits #highly effective #live your best life

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20 Quotes To Encourage + Inspire You To Live Your Most Enjoyable Life

Aren't we all looking to live our best life? Click the link to read 20 quotes to encourage and inspire just that!

Every once in a while you find yourself needing extra inspiration. Feeding your mind with daily encouragement is a great way to boost overall positivity in your life. Here is a list of quotes to help encourage and inspire you to live your most enjoyable life! 1. “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” J. Pierpont Morgan (more…)

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#best life #encouragement #enjoy life #inspire #inspiring #live your best life #quotes #quotes about life

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100 Questions To Prompt The Setting Of Your Scene

100 Questions To Prompt The Setting Of Your Scene

Hello writer! While asking yourself these questions, don’t feel obligated to add each answer to every question. Don’t over explain for the sake of word count. Just add enough meaningful details to establish the setting. Create plenty of depth that the reader could put themselves in your character’s shoes. At the beginning, as best you can, tell the era, age, century, or year. 1. What is the…

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#setting the scene #story-telling #writing prompts #writing tips

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65+ Questions to Prompt Creating Your Character(s)

65+ Questions to Prompt Creating Your Character(s)

Hello writer! While asking yourself these questions and statements, don’t feel obligated to add each answer to your description. Don’t over explain for the sake of word count. Just add enough meaningful details to establish your character(s). Create plenty of depth so your reader feels they’ve seen/met your character(s) before. Imagine a character standing and facing you, so you easily see her…

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#character building #creating your character #writing prompts #writing tips

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55 Fantastic Books For Children!

"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairytales." Albert Einstein I've compiled a list of 55 Fantastic Books For Children - check them out on my blog!

Whether you are looking to add titles to your own collection, giving a holiday present, or baby shower gift, this is the perfect list for you! My mother was a librarian my whole childhood. This meant her bringing home tons of great books, and me spending countless hours at the library finding new treasures. My list of ‘must-reads’ was always expanding. When I became a mom the first few things I…

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#book #books #children #must read children books #read

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28 Things I Learned In My 28th Year

On this 28th day, the last day of my 28th year, head to my blog to read 28 tidbits I learned this past year.

Taking time to reflect around your birthday gives opportunity to look back and be thankful for all the life you’ve lived, and then to look forward with hope for an even better future. My hope in sharing these tidbits is that you let them sink down deep and are encouraged to live your best life, from this moment forward. 28 Things I Learned In My 28th Year It IS best to give out what you want in…

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#advice #wisdom