Author: Paula
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2015 is The Year of ‘No Toggle’
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“No Toggle” is a phrase I first heard in a Jess Lively’s podcast, during her interview with Kris Carter. In a nutshell, Kris is striving to live his life as authentically and intentionally true to his purpose as possible. It means that he strives to be the same person at…
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Simplifying my Wardrobe, Grocery Shopping, and Getting a Toddler Ready in the Morning
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For the past couple of months, I have been focused on making some changes because there were a few things that were bugging me. Getting out of the house in the morning with a four year old was painful. Picking out my own clothes wasn’t fun. I didn’t like that…
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Tiny Biz Tuesday: Start Tracking Your Traffic
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This is the exciting kick off for a new feature on Welcoming Spirit called “Tiny Biz Tuesdays!” I recently started a Facebook group called “Tiny Biz Hustle,” (and you should totally join us!) and each week we are focusing on just one thing that tiny businesses can do to make…
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How To Make an Easy DIY Mason Jar Candle
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Zoom and I made some mason jar candles last week. I’d seen these cute candles on Pinterest, and thought it would be perfect thing for a four year old to help make as gifts for the family. I love these because the salt looks a little like snow as the…
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My Trial Run With a Capsule Wardrobe
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Have you heard about capsule wardrobes? I first heard about them Caroline from un-fancy.com was on The Lively Show, a few weeks ago. The idea is that you pull together 37 (or so) pieces of clothing and then wear them for three months. The idea is that you choose pieces…
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Introducing a New Group for Bloggers: Tiny Biz Hustle
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Last week I started up a new Facebook group called “Tiny Biz Hustle.” It’s geared towards bloggers, tiny business owners, solo-preneurs and entrepreneurs who are interested in collaborating around digital marketing. Or honestly, any one that is new to marketing online. I worked in marketing and advertising for 15 years,…
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Speaking the Words of Your Dreams: On Being Honest With Myself About Changing Careers
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This blog has been such a journey of learning to speak the words of my dreams. It strikes me that even the choice of the name, Welcoming Spirit, was the open invitation for change and love and spirit to enter my life after my divorce eight years ago. And since…
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Three Wedding Cakes: One for the Bride, One for the Groom, One for Our Son
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Our wedding last month was gorgeous and wonderful. We have plenty of photos to show you from our wedding photographer (check out this Rhode Island wedding photography firm if you’re looking for a similar photographer to ours in the Rhode Island area), so get ready to be inundated with snaps!…
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A Sneak Peek of Our Coastal Wedding in Northern California
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Three weeks ago, Sean and I got married. We chose a little town, up on the coast for the location. It’s a place we love, a place we visit a lot. We had 30 guests, eight of whom were age seven and under. It was perfect. Such dear family and…