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Forget Emily in Paris, Be like Makenna in Provence
Alright, before you freak out I do love Emily. I am obsessed with her fabulous outfits that I could never pull off. I can’t get enough of her ridiculous love life (that is a combination of dream and nightmare for a 20 something). However, I am not a 20 anything. So, its a little hard…
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Start Preparations for Next Christmas
I know what you are thinking, You love the holidays we get it. You are practically an elf and have syrup running through your veins. It’s true. Which is why I hate December 26th. It is by far my least favorite day of the calendar year. All of the joy I squeeze into the prior…
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Top 12 Things to Know When Considering a Maltipoo as Your Next Family Member
I know you. I was you. Searching the internet for other people who have maltipoo puppies and only finding a few with all the details you need. Like are they friendly? Do they like kids? Do they get along with other dogs or do they have the dreaded little dog syndrome? What about potty training?…
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I see you
Good Morning! I know its early but I just wanted to take a few minutes to let you know that you are important. You are amazing. You are more than you can even imagine. You mean the world to others. This time of year is amazing in so many ways. But I realize for some…
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Friendship in Unlikely Places
This week I have been reflecting on some moments in my childhood. I have always loved people. But especially older people. No matter where we moved when I was little, each neighborhood brought the gift of new friendships. People who I loved deeply as though they were an extra set of grandparents. Ray and Helga…
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Stop and Inspire
There is always a lot going on around my house. A lot. Mostly kid stuff, school, fun lessons, cleaning, laundry the list goes on. In between all of the daily to-dos I try really hard to sit down and write. An hour in the morning with my coffee and an hour after the kids go…
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Where is your clausometer pointing?
If you have seen the movie Elf then you know exactly what I’m talking about when I use the word Clausometer. If you do not have an affinity for Elf culture, hop in the sleigh and let me fill you in. A Clausometer is a magical device that allows one to measure the amount of…
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With Friends Like These…
I remember someone saying the following phrase when I was young: “Friends are here for a reason, a season or forever” In my experience this is the most truth filled statement I have ever heard in regards to friendships. But you never know which category a friend will fit into until years sometimes decades later.…
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High Five Yourself
A good friend of mine says this to her kids this all the time. If you do something you are proud of and no one gives you a high five, what do you do? In response her kids say “HIGH FIVE YOURSELF”. Best advice ever. Why not celebrate our victories even if the rest of…
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“A Christmas Story Christmas” Saves Christmas Movies
It finally happened. A New Christmas movie that will become a classic. This morning as I sat down with my coffee, I turned on HBO max to see if there was anything new. I saw the big picture on the screen and wondered if I was still dreaming. Ralphie? Is that you? Grown up Ralphie…
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