reflection
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Can we talk about beverages for a second?You know what I mean. The morning coffee or two or maybe four that’s less of a drink and more of a lifeline. The favorite water bottle that goes everywhere with you (and honestly deserves its own seat in the car at this point). And then there’s the…
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Move over, Elf! Even though you know how much I love our elves. There’s a new November tradition in town, and this one doesn’t involve tiny furniture or creative hiding spots at 11 PM. Enter the Thankful Pumpkin, a delightfully simple way to turn an ordinary gourd into a gratitude-covered masterpiece that’ll steal the show…
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Let me start by saying this: creativity and parenthood are both beautiful… and bonkers. And trying to do both at the same time? That’s an adventure all its own. I’ve always believed in including my kids in what I create, not just because it’s convenient (because let’s be honest, sometimes it’s anything but), but because…
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Sometimes the best thing we can do is simply breathe. Hey friends! It’s been a little while since my last podcast episode, and I wanted to hop on for a quick check-in. Life has been busy — full of new opportunities, shifting seasons, and those everyday moments that require our full attention. Maybe you’ve felt…
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As the winter months settle in, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Between colder days, busy schedules, and the pressures of the holiday season, many of us focus on what’s still undone or what feels out of reach. But what if this winter, we shifted our perspective? What if, instead of waiting for the “big” moments…
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The holidays are over, but life hasn’t slowed down. It feels like the Christmas whirlwind has left behind more than memories—my house is still a toy-filled disaster, and my to-do list seems to grow every day. Despite the chaos, I’m determined to find moments of peace and create habits that help me pull back into…
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Today marks the winter solstice—the longest night of the year and a turning point as the light begins to return. It’s a beautiful reminder of life’s rhythms, how darkness makes way for light, and how every ending holds the promise of a new beginning. The solstice invites us to pause, reflect, and connect with ourselves…
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As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, my family and I want to send warm wishes of happiness, love, and gratitude to you and yours. This season is a beautiful reminder to reflect on the blessings in our lives, and I am deeply thankful for the incredible support and kindness I’ve received this year.…
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As we welcome the Hunter’s Moon today, we enter a powerful time of transition and reflection. Traditionally, the Hunter’s Moon marks a period of preparation, when hunters gathered food in anticipation of the coming winter. It is a time to finish what was started during the Harvest Moon, while also setting our sights on the…
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Today, we find ourselves in the embrace of the autumn equinox, a powerful moment in our seasonal calendar. This event occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal amounts of day and night across the globe. It marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere—a time to reflect on balance,…
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