Tag: blog
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About My Last Year in a Terrible Job or Why I Left Advertising
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In the book Abundant Simplicity by Jan Johnson, I discovered a quote that hit home pretty hard for me. “Marketing folks have identified the masters we don’t even know we are serving. ‘Marketing theory says that people are driven by fear, by the promise of exclusivity, by guilt and by…
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Ten in Three: My Plan Over the Next Three Years
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In my sheepish return, I said I had some big plans over the next three years. So, let’s cut to the chase and get sharing! In October of last year I started working with a life coach, the wonderful and amazeballs Michelle Ward. I was working at a very terrible…
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Hall Bathroom: Painting and Updating the Medicine Cabinet
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This last weekend we made some major progress on our Hall Bathroom. A couple of weeks ago we’d bought new glass sconces for the light fixture. The old ones had been frosted and heavy looking, and we bought some new clear glass ones, and swapped out the light bulbs for…
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How To Make Liquid Hand Soap
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As part of February’s Finance month, I’m still on the hunt to find ways to save money around the house. Since we were running out of refills for our usual soap, I decided to google ways to make liquid hand soap at home. As detailed by Savvy Housekeeping, it’s really…
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December 5: Two Quotes to Keep Close at Heart and thoughts on Star Bellied Sneeches
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Day 5: Remembering to see the connectedness of our worldOn our little bulletin board in the dining room, we keep some quotes. The first one “We is a community, and they is a crowd,” was something I found in New Orleans when I went there with my mom. The second…
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How to Plan a Retreat: Locations and Budget Thoughts
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This installation of the “How to Plan a Retreat” series takes a break from some of the step by step instructions. Today we’re going to dive into some of the resources that go into planning a retreat. I know first hand that budgets for retreats are often slim. When you look…
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Bible Study: The Book of Ruth
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As the first Bible Study, I’ve decided to go with the Book of Ruth. A heart warming tale of friendship, faith and dedication, this is one of my favorite books of the Bible. As you may know, I am a huge fan of the Old Testament, so I thought it…
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Bulletin Board and Other Bedroom Updates
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Life got a bit nutso there for a bit. I got sick, then there were some layoffs at my company, and then I got sent off to Dallas. I was not let go, but my boss, and my dear friend Katey were. It hit me very hard; these are people…
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How to Plan a Retreat: Using Your Resources
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In the world of retreat planning, you often need to rely on the resources you have on hand. Lots of times, budgets are small, and the more you can stretch your dollar, the better! So, here are a few ideas on how to make the most using the things your…