The Value Of A Moment

"Sometimes, you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory " -Dr Seuss

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The Parisians Book Review

The Parisians Book Review

I received an advance copy of “The Parisians” from the publisher through Netgalley in return for my honest review. The opinions below are strictly my own. From The Publisher

Paris, 1940. The Nazis have occupied the city-and the Ritz. The opulent old hotel, so loved by Parisians, is now full of swaggering officers, their minions and their mistresses.

For American Olivia Olsen, working as a…

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FabFitFun Winter Box 2018

FabFitFun Winter Box 2018

Are you a fan of FabFitFun? A subscriber? Or is it completely new to you? I have been a subscriber for a couple of years, and I absolutely love it! It’s like having a great friend who has fabulous taste, and sends you an extravagant gift box 4 times a year. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t want a friend like that???

My Winter FabFitFunBox arrived a couple of days ago, along with my “add-ons” for this…

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Essential Oil Blends To Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas!

Essential Oil Blends To Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas!

It’s cold outside, and I’m craving all things COZY!! As usual, I look to DoTerra for guidance on seasonal scents, and they never disappoint! (See my favorite Fall Diffuser recipes here) Here are my favorite Essential Oil Blends To Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas!

I use essential oils in many different ways, from cleaning to massage to taking some internally. My favorite way to utilize…

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12 Days of Blogmas Tag I was tagged by Geraldine of Geraldine Talks to participate in this Christmas Tag. Geraldine is one of my Favorite Bloggers, and people.

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The 9 BESTIE Gifts For Your BFF

The 9 BESTIE Gifts For Your BFF

  She’s always there for you. She loves you unconditionally, and you could ask her for anything. She’s your person, and she deserves a totally kick-ass gift! Never fear, I’m here to help! I’ve gathered together what I believe are the 9 BESTIE Gifts for your BFF (See what I did there?). I’m certain you will find something perfect for yours

    Fill in The Love Bestie Journal

I love this book from…

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My Christmas Wishlist

  I’m THAT girl. The “impossible to buy for girl”. I tend to pick up what I need, and I don’t usually make a wishlist. This drives my loved ones crazy. So, This year I am sharing my Holiday Wishlist. Who knows, you might just find the perfect gift for the “impossible to buy for girl” in your life!

  What I’m Wishing For This Year

  Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones

I have wanted these headphones…

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My (Sort Of) Irrational Fears

My (Sort Of) Irrational Fears

Happy Halloween, everyone! Since this is the spookiest of holidays, I thought I would share with you some my fears. I’ve been told that various of these fears are irrational, but I don’t think so! So, without further ado, here are My (Sort Of) Irrational Fears.

1. Clowns

I actually know quite a few people who are afraid of clowns. Sadly. I know even more people who think it’s hilarious to send…

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6 Fabulous Instagram Accounts Every Blogger Should Be Following

6 Fabulous Instagram Accounts Every Blogger Should Be Following

A few days ago, I posted about Instagram, and the games some people play to gain followers (read it here).

Not everyone on Instagram plays those games, though! Today, I want to highlight 6 of my favorite Instagram accounts. I have been following many of them since I first started my blog. They are fantastic bloggers who are authentic, encouraging and fun! I hope you will check them out!

1. TheBar…

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Women’s Empowerment Tag

I am participating in the Women’s Empowerment Tag created by the amazing women at My Lifelines. I absolutely love their weekly “Women Wednesday” posts, and I’m excited to add my voice to this tag. You can find their post for this tag here: https://mylifelines.co/women-wednesday-women-empowerment-tag.

    1. What does Women’s Empowerment mean to you?

To me, it means finding my voice, and…

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Twitter Friends Tag

I’ve recently had the pleasure of joining an incredible group of bloggers on Twitter. We’ve created a great community, encouraging one another, being there for each other, trading blogging tips, and getting to know one another. It has been such a great experience, we thought it would be fun to do a Twitter Friends Tag, where we all answered a set of questions that we came up with ourselves. Check…

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The (Instagram) Games People Play, and Why I Choose Not To

The (Instagram) Games People Play, and Why I Choose Not To

Warning: Rant ahead!

When I decided to start a blog, I did quite a bit of research. One of the things I quickly found out was that having a social media presence is very important to the success of a blog.

I already had personal accounts the most popular platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook), so I was relatively comfortable setting up my blog profiles, and I didn’t have any…

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Soothing Self Care For When Anxiety Hits

Soothing Self Care For When Anxiety Hits

Today is World Mental Health Day,and if you’re one of the millions of people in the world (like me) who struggle with Anxiety, you know how terrible it can be. Racing thoughts, Racing thoughts, shallow breathing…everything seems to be happening at warp speed. In those times, it’s helpful to have a few go-to self care strategies to help soothe yourself. Here are some of mine…

Breathe

The first…

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RIDICULOUSLY EASY Chili

My favorite things to eat in Autumn are soups and stews. You know by now, if you’ve been following my blog that my favorite recipes are RIDICULOUSLY EASY. (Check out my RIDICULOUSLY EASY Carrot Soup here)

In fact, they’re really un-recipes. By that I mean, I don’t measure out ingredients in a precise manner, I just throw things into a pot! If you’re looking for a long, detailed recipe, I…

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Dancing in the Rain

Dancing in the Rain

It has been pouring rain all night, and I LOVE it! For me, there’s nothing better than an all out rainstorm. I sleep better, (have you ever noticed how many sleep sound machines include rain and rain storms? It’s natures lullaby.) and afterward, everything just seems renewed somehow.

Sometimes, I even run out into the rain. One of my favorite memories with my daughter, who is now fifteen, is…

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Blogger Recognition Award

I am honored to have been nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award by Jen from A Frozen Mind! Jen is an amazing blogger, and a courageous soul. She struggles with chronic illness, yet tells her story so beautifully. Please check out her blog! What is The Blogger Recognition Award?

The idea behind this award is to recognize the bloggers that you enjoy. Whether their blog makes you laugh or cry,…

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Fall Journal Prompts

I love journals. I have dozens of them, some filled with list, stories, poems, reflections and more. Some sitting empty, waiting to be picked up when inspiration hits. Sometimes I just pick up a pen and write whatever comes to mind, stream of consciousness style. Often, those entries make no sense, but sometimes they do, and they’re wonderful. Journaling helps me to discover things about myself,…

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50 Things That Make Me Smile

50 Things That Make Me Smile

I was tagged by one of my absolute favorite bloggers, the amazing Ell at Ellduclos.com to do this 50 things that make my life extraordinary challenge, or 50 things that make me smile! I adore this challenge! I’m grateful to Ellfor tagging me, and giving me a chance to sit and reflect on the things li life, big and small, that bring me joy. Gratitude for the simple things in life is so crucial to…

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