Sunday Gratitude | 12.30

By On December 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Holy cannoli. It is the last Sunday gratitude of 2012!

I am so very thankful for all of the amazing experiences of 2012. It was not perfect, but it was a fabulous year in so many ways. I’ve met so many great people this year, learned a lot of new things, finished my MFA [...]

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One Little Word

By On December 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

For the past five years, I’ve been in love with Ali Edwards’ project One Little Word. Each year, she chooses a word (or it chooses her) and she carries it with her throughout the year, seeing where the journey takes her. You can find out more about her process (and the workshop) here. Back [...]

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The Day After…

By On December 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I hope that everyone had a truly wonderful Christmas. One full of smiles, laughs, and lots of love! One that lit up the eyes of children and adults alike!

And now, here we are, the day after. If your house is anything like mine, the gifts are all open, the house is a wreck, there [...]

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Merry Christmas!

By On December 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

For all of you who celebrate Christmas, this is one of the most anticipated days of the year. Lots of traditions and celebrating with family and friends. Good times!

 

 

When we were growing up, my godfather (Uncle “Geve” we called him although I can’t really remember why that inside joke started) used [...]

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Sunday Gratitude 12.23

By On December 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

It’s almost Christmas! For our Christmas Eve dinner celebration with family and friends, my children love to have their favorite strawberry cake.

The cake brings back sweet memories of their great grandmother who used to make it each Christmas. She and their great grandfather would load up the car with five cakes, platters of fudge [...]

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New Year’s Morning Tradition

By On December 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

It’s difficult to believe that 2012 is nearly over and that we’ll soon be ringing in the new year. It all just goes by so quickly… like a blink and a blur. There are always loads of things to look forward to in the coming year, but honestly, I think I’m most excited about my boys. A [...]

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Make a wish

By On December 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

It’s December. A month where we like to see white snow, happy faces, gifts wrapped under our tree, and fireplaces burning. I’m almost done buying my gifts this year. But in the middle of shopping, my really great friend, really more like my sister, shared a story on facebook. About a girl named Bri. You can [...]

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Easy Fun Little Projects

By On December 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The holidays are arriving sooner than I planned so I am trying to find a few EASY FUN projects for my little one. She is 6 and loves crafting (like most kids her age, right?). Pinterest is full of super cool and super easy ideas. I like my project to not take more than 30 [...]

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My favorite things

By On December 18, 2012 · 3 Comments

I know she’s on cable now, but I miss Oprah’s old talk show, especially her Favorite Things episodes! I always dreamed of sitting in the audience and getting to take home a flat-screen TV, flannel pajamas, the best popcorn ever, watches, and whatever else she was giving away.

And while I don’t have that kind [...]

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Sunday Gratitude | 12.16

By On December 16, 2012 · 2 Comments

 

Be grateful for your loved ones and for time you have with them. Cherish them.

Let go of little angers, annoyances, irritations. Don’t keep track of wrongs.

Hug. Kiss. Laugh.

Celebrate. Dance.

Find moments of joy.

Embrace peace.

Seek beauty.

Radiate gratitude.

Remember.

Love.

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