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When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Someone Else Lemonade…

I remember years ago, whenever I had a problem, I would stew on it forever. Call up every one of my friends, ask for advice, vent, circle back and forth and up and down trying to figure out the answers. [...]

April 27, 2011 Balance, Blog Posts, Diaries, Feel Grace, Find Balance Featured, Life

This Life is a Gift…

We had such a beautiful Monday, it actually felt like spring! This is the time of year when we all take a look at the dust in the corners, the screens on the windows, and get to cleaning. It’s also [...]

April 19, 2011 Balance, Blog Posts, Feel Grace, Life

Your Home is Your Haven: 10 Ways to Sparkle in Your Domain…

Your home should be your haven, your place of peace from the stress in the world around you.  Here are 10 simple & fun ways to add some “soul sparkle” to your domain… 1. Connect with nature. Being outdoors, having [...]

March 28, 2011 Balance, Blog Posts, DIY Fun, Life

5 Tips to Create a Calming Mood for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the food, the family, the meaning…I even love the football! I know having parties can be a bit stressful, so I put together 5 simple tips to “stress-proof” Thanksgiving to create [...]

November 13, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts

Without Judgment: Learning from Project Runway Winner Gretchen Jones

Last night was the season finale of Project Runway. I have an addiction to that show- something about seeing people create inspires me. The creation of gorgeous clothing also inspires me to switch out of my baggy sweatpants and throw [...]

October 29, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Life, Spark, Style

Learning from a Tightrope Walker

Today’s ‘balance’ tip is all about countering chaos with the power of grace & focus. I love watching tightrope walkers at the circus- their elegance, grace, and focus is awe inspiring. The funny thing about the circus is often we [...]

September 29, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Bounce, Diaries, Find Balance Featured, Life
Midday Break: Practice Forgiveness

Midday Break: Practice Forgiveness

There are so many incredible people in this world. I happened to find Melissa and her website Operation Nice in a “one link lead to another” kind of way, and I felt immediately connected to her mission “to spread the [...]

September 20, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Bounce, Life, Soar

10 Basic Truths of Life

I was thinking about this this morning- there are some pretty basic, simple truths in life. Here are just a few of them, let’s keep adding to the list as we go. And, please share any of the ones you’ve [...]

September 16, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Diaries, Life, My Life, Spark

Signs of a Funk and One Simple Shift to Turn it Around

I remember moving into my first apartment like it was yesterday. I walked in, laid down on the floor and decided to paint the room orange. I was feeling happy, independent, and orange felt like a good fit. After about [...]

September 13, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Life

Midday Break: Smile at Someone

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. [...]

September 2, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Feel Grace, Life
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