Life
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Inexpensive Ways to Make Base Housing Feel like Home
*this post contains affiliate links that I may or may not earn commission on, at no extra cost to you* (You can access the links to all of the items in this post by clicking on the photos below each section) Nothing says “far from home” like moving into another rental house, surrounded by cardboard Continue reading
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“Have you Written Anything Lately?”
Ever since I visited Italy on a travel abroad trip when I was in college, I’ve been enamored by the idea of being a travel writer. Over the years since then, I’ve dabbled with the idea of writing in general and have always come back to those few weeks in Italy, documenting everything I was Continue reading
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10 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed
*this post contains affiliate links* We’ve all been there– standing in the door of the fridge or pantry, red-faced as we try to turn the lid of a jar that JUST. WON’T. BUDGE! Well, there’s a gadget for that! This easy-to-attach, under the cabinet Jar Opener is the perfect addition to your kitchen. It takes Continue reading
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“I Need A Change”: 5 Changes To Better Your Life
Do you ever fall into a darkness? Where everything is sort of cloudy and blah? Sometimes the rut you find yourself in is caused by falling into the motions of everyday life. Wake up. Go to Work. Come home. Go to bed. Start over— All of a sudden four months go by in the blink Continue reading
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YOU Decide What’s Valid
For every one of you who are working hard to keep your head up, to stay positive in situations that would normally bring you down; for everyone succeeding at this task, and for those who struggle here and there, I’m going to ask you to do something challenging for just a moment. I’m going to Continue reading
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Good Vibes 101
When’s the last time you sat down and thought about nothing? Like actually nothing… As in, listen to your breath and forget about what you should be doing, or that thing that happened yesterday. Have you ever actually taken the time to meditate? To feel yourself sitting in a chair with the energy and weight Continue reading
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If Nobody Told You… I Will.
I sometimes have a small, stray thundercloud that follows me around. It makes me act a little sad, a little impatient, and maybe a little angry at trivial things. This thundercloud feeds on anxiety and apprehensiveness. It amplifies sadness and uncertainty. It tends to rain on those around me who didn’t realize they needed an Continue reading
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“Because Why?”— Getting to the Root Of Your Problems
Most of us are familiar with the ever popular “Because Why?” banter that often occurs during conversations with young children. No matter how deeply you try to explain something, they always want to know more. While it is flattering that they think we know all of the answers, their persistent curiosity can end up being Continue reading
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