Category Archives: Life

How Do You Show Appreciation?

Today’s Wednesday’s word is a fantastic one–appreciation. It takes such little effort to show someone that you appreciate them, but it can have such a positive impact. 

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Happy Mother’s Day

I think my husband wanted to the flowers to match the vase. 😀  I’ve been feeling pretty down about my mothering recently. Partly because I fell into the Facebook comparison trap, partly because my kids really aren’t kids anymore, and partly because … Continue reading

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Essential Ingredients For A Good Day

You probably know the ingredients for your favorite recipe, but do you know the ingredients for a good day? Kris got me thinking about this when she shared some of the elements of her best days–days when she felt energized and … Continue reading

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How To Make The Most Of Blog Link Ups

I love participating in blog link-ups. They can be a great way to expand your horizons on a topic or cuisine, discover new blogs, and get to know other bloggers. I have badges for my favorite link-ups in my side bar, … Continue reading

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My Harshest Critic

If you saw my guest post on Carla’s blog on Friday (squee!), you know that I have spent some time thinking about judgment. I started off thinking about how I judge others (and trying not to) but ended up realizing … Continue reading

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