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books open our eyes to the world
One of my favorite days in elementary school was when the Scholastic book order sheets arrived. I would promptly look at every item, circle the things I was interested in, and couldn't wait to get home to talk to my mom about what I could order. Then I'd sit with...
10 things I’m excited about for #AWBU 2015
sometimes a title says everything your post is about...so, I'll just jump in! road trip to Hot Springs – Paige and I are hitting the road and I’m looking forward to the windshield time. I want to hear stories about being a new mama and hearing about the...
thoughts on packing for a blogger conference
Its time for your favorite Blogger and Influencer conference so read on and find tips about what to pack and how to prepare yourself for a successful conference experience. So, when I get really excited about something, I kinda over plan for it in my mind. ...
What are you passionate about?
I saw a post earlier this week that posted the image below and then asked, “What are you passionate about?” I didn’t think about it too much and quickly typed out this response.“‘I'm passionate about using my life experiences to pour in to others, build community...
Oatmeal Blueberry Bread
This has been a super long week. My grandfather passed away last weekend and I spent part of the week in Texas. And when you come home from a week in Texas, you always come home with a cooler of leftovers. I'm ok with leftovers so that's usually a good deal for me!...
how deep is ugly
…or as I like to call it, “when our heart outpaces our soul”. As one who likes to combat the notion that we only put our good on social media, I want to be raw and real for a moment. This last week as been pretty ugly. Loneliness has crept in, in the recent weeks...
Possibilities Hoarder | Time to stop dreaming and start living
I'm a possibilies hoarder. There, I've said it. Its out in the open. I"m holding on to thoughts of somedays instead of living out today. Have you ever thought about what makes us hold on to things? What are the emotional drivers that make us think something is...
Recollections
July marks the 50th anniversary of the United States involvement with the Vietnam War. This past week, I've been cleaning out my garage. The lovely task of purging random things that for some reason you've been emotionally attached to. I had put off...
Maddie’s Fridge
I'm so excited to host one of my friends from Samaritan Community Center on the blog today. I learned about the amazing work of this organization after I moved to Northwest Arkansas. While I support hunger efforts around the world in multiple ways, I'm...
whats in a name?
I love a good brand story. I love a consistent brand. I love a positive experience. And, I love when a brand mistake is made and resolved. I volunteer with Junior Achievement and the last session we cover with the students is “personal brand”. It’s a funny topic...
glass slipper wishes
To the girl in the row behind me. You celebrated your birthday tonight the best way I know how…. surrounded by your girlfriends. I heard you snicker and whisper when the dress began to unfold from the fairy godmother's wand. I felt the air leave the room when he...
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