Life
Thoughts on Life, Faith, Everyday Moments, and More.
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Capturing Memories in Your Planner
There are so many planners that I absolutely love ~ some that I own and some that I’d like to own. I use certain planners for certain things as many planner girls do. Oh the beautiful designs out right now. I’m excited to review a new planner here in a week or so . . . stay tuned. It’s in the mail and I’m thrilled to share more. Today, I thought I’d share why I chose Heidi Swapps’s Memory planner this year. Life can get so busy, right? Isn’t that why we need planners? In the midst of the ‘getting it done’ and ‘staying organized’, I still want to cherish and preserve the…
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Martial Arts – Yes Arts
A few months back, a friend and I had a conversation about breast cancer and then kickboxing. This friend owns multiple martial arts studios. I shared with him that I’ve always wanted to give kick boxing a try. Lo and behold, about a week later I had a pair of pink boxing gloves on my desk with a gift certificate to try out kick boxing. Well, I fell in love with kickboxing and martial arts. I attend United Studios of Self Defense (USSD) Mission Viejo North. I had never been exposed to martial arts (except in the police academy when we were given one weaponless defense course). The Sensei’s (instructors)…
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Crafting Egg Rolls – A DIY
Life has been busy. I did want to however share with you a fun recipe and party idea. A couple months ago I was invited to attend an event an Egg Roll Party. What fun it was and I rolled my very first egg roll. My friend (who is a beautiful Vietnamese gal) taught us how to make these delights and I captured it on a ‘raw’ video to share with you. Pardon the background noise, it is a party. So if you’ve ever wondered how to make an egg roll . . . here’s the how to. P.S. ~ You can purchase egg roll wrappers at most grocery stores.…
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Wishing You Joy in the New Year
Some years are more difficult than others. We all know that life holds ups and downs . . . it’s like a roller coaster. But oh we do have the choice to scream or hold on during the adventure and enjoy the peaks. I am hoping and praying a beautiful 2017 for you! Know that you have enriched my life journey and for that I’m grateful! Warmest wishes!
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Warmest Christmas Wishes ~ A Brief Message of Hope
While we may celebrate differently, while this Christmas may hold heartache, loss, trauma or joy, peace and love; I pray you can know the HOPE of Christmas! May you know peace, joy, love, and the gift of His and your loved ones Presence. Each day is a gift! I pray you can open these next couple days and thoroughly enjoy the contents! I was talking with a friend today about how we have been through; some tough life stuff. I imagine you have too! We chatted about the fact that even in the tough and ugly stuff, there is HOPE and what I call ‘gifts in the journey.’…
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Handling Stress During the Holidays – Some Helpful Hints
Would you agree that for most of us this season is meaningful and evokes warmth. However, for some this season brings loneliness, sadness because of loss, AND stress. I was among the crowds this week and it was a bit on the crazy side. The busyness has begun. For some, it’s almost like a race. With this season brings stress. Some ways that I’ve learned to deal with stress is by the following. I hope you’ll take a moment to read and practice these. It just might allow you to be healthier you and have a happier season. Stop and take some deep breaths. Yes, sounds simple but during the…
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Logan’s Candy Tour 2016 Interest
Hello dear ones, I hope this finds you well. I blogged recently about an annual tradition of visiting Logan’s Candy to ring in the season. You can see more here. At this amazing place, you are able to watch and sample amazing fresh candy canes. I will be putting together another private group tour/demonstration once again this year. Logan’s is located in Ontario, California. Such a wonderful family and staff who have become dear friends. It’s an amazing time together as a group and a warm tradition that is sure to bring smiles to kids of all ages. The way it works is that I contacted Logan’s back in August. Jerry…
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~ 100 Days to Christmas Countdown ~
‘We need a little Christmas . . . right this very minute’ . . . Yes! The countdown is on and over at Paperless Post they are celebrating 100 Days to Christmas Countdown. I was inspired by Christmas cards over at Paperless Post. Feel free to check out their Christmas cards here as we prepare for the season. So in tune with Christmas, we were chatting recently about Christmas traditions. No, it’s not too early as I’ve been planning my Logan’s tradition (more to come) since August 1st per their request. Christmas is such a time of hope. While most of the time Christmas is joyous, there are those times where…
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Amazing Brave Girl Soul Restoration Course Coming Your Way
Hello dear ones, On this Labor Day, I’d like to share something near to my heart. Speaking of labor, life can be hard at times. It can be painful (a different kind of labor) but it can also be victorious. Some of you know about Brave Girl Soul Restoration and some of you don’t. I wanted to take a minute to share as this week the revised Soul Restoration course will be released on-line at Brave Girl University. I had the blessing many years ago to be a part of a beginning of the Brave Girl movement. I went to the second camp and there Melody shared with us about our ‘soul…
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Flea Market Finds – Shabby Storage for the Art Studio * Winner Chosen
Gail Hutchinson . . . you’re our random winner. I’ll be sending an email to let you know. Wishing all an amazing day! As many of you know, I love old things and flea marketing. It was fun that my daughter and her friend wanted to join me. I had the lovely privilege of seeing a sweet friend as well. A sweet friend and her sister run Whimsy (where I’ve taught before) and put on two amazing flea markets each month. Find out more here and here. So I found some goodies on our trip; a caddy I’ll use for tools, a semi rusty basket and an awesome jumbo mason jar…
