“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes…
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taking stock // 2018 february
Read moreHello and happy Thursday, friends. I’ve been trying to write this post for three days now. But it’s been a rough week over here. I’m on day 5 of some awful flu or virus. It hit me like a ton of bricks late on Sunday…
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A Sweet DIY Valentine’s Treat
Read moreHappy February, friends! I hope that your “love” month has been off to a beautiful start. It’s around this time each winter that the cabin fever really starts to set in for us. Here in the northeast, the winters are dark and cold. I am…
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Little Victories: A Bedtime Routine
Read more“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” –John Steinbeck Well, it’s only taken me four years, but I’ve finally established a bedtime routine for my children. If you’ve read any of the “baby sleep training books” then you know…
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A Free Guide: How to Create Gorgeous Images with Your Phone
Read moreOver the years, I have received so many questions about phone photography. Most people are surprised to learn that many of the pictures that I share are not taken with my fancy camera. They are simply taken and edited on my phone! This morning I…
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Buckwheat Soba Noodles in Creamy Cashew Avocado Sauce
Read moreHello, friends! I hope that you are having a wonderful week. I am currently on day 18 of The Clean Program. I’ve had such a positive experience on the program and I will be making a full update about my experience soon. In the meantime,…
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The Sustainability Project: A Capsule Wardrobe
Read moreThe definition of a capsule wardrobe changes slightly depending on who you ask, but the basic principle is the same. A capsule wardrobe is about simplicity and practicality. Rather than having closets and dressers full of cheap clothing and shoes that you hardly wear, you…
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Thoughts on Loss & Self-Awareness
Read moreLoss changed me in very profound ways I learned about the depths of sadness and the brutality of loss. But I also learned that when life sucks you under–you can kick against the bottom, break the surface, and breathe again. –Sheryl Sandberg The other day…
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Vegan for a Day: A Simple Meal Plan
Read moreSo, you want to try being vegan for a day? Not sure you want to commit to a lifestyle, but interested to see what it’s all about? Well, you’re in the right place. 😉 The idea for this post came to me when my sister…