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Friday Favorites: the perfect summer week

pedal party

Happy Friday, Friends! It’s hard to believe that it’s not technically summer yet, because it sure feels like it. We got our July vacation on the books several months ago, and I thought I had tons of time, but I’ve spent my evenings this week trying to get my ducks in a row so we can leave for a several…

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Weekend Digest: Relaxation – what’s that?

babies

Happy Monday, friends. I’ve mentioned before that I’m terrible at relaxing. I don’t know what it is, but I’m happiest when I’m going and doing. I’m really trying to be better at that. This weekend wasn’t exactly relaxing, but it was one that filled my tank up for this coming week – and we’ve got a lot going on this…

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Friday Favorites: Short Week Edition

golden retrievers

Happy Friday, friends! This was one of those weeks where I didn’t really ever find my footing. I couldn’t ever get the day of the week right, and I spent lots of time trying to knock out a project that had a deadline today. But, you know what? Every week isn’t going to go perfectly, and it’s nice to know…

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Best Summer Recipes

Healthy watermelon smoothie

Happy Wednesday – I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day! Ours was spent with lots of time outside, in the pool and with some friends. It was a good mix of fun and relaxation! I met one of my friends for a late lunch/early happy hour on Friday. We sat out on the patio and had good food,…

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Memorial Day 2022

the swirl girl

Happy Memorial Day! Aaron and I are spending the day trying to relax and spend some quality time together. But, I wanted to hop on here to wish you a wonderful Memorial Day. I want to honor all the courageous men and women who bravely died while serving our country. In today’s day and age more than every before, the…

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A day in the life of working from home

peloton

Happy Friday, friends. I’ve got the day off from work, and I’m kicking the long weekend off as soon as I write this post. I’m going to get a quick workout in, and then I’m meeting up with a friend for lunch. Aaron and I have a few plans on the books this weekend, but we really just kind of…

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Uvalde

My heart is hurting this morning for the families of those who lost their children in the Uvalde school shooting. When words fail us, we can only ask God to comfort those families in Uvalde as only He can. My pastor posted these words: “In the midst of their unimaginable loss, may His presence be unmistakable, His love undeniable, and…

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Friday Favorites + Self Care Edition

boba

Happy Friday, friends! I’m writing from my office with a nice cup of coffee in hand! I have some fun things that I’m celebrating this week, so why don’t I get right into it? Taking your time off and using it wisely It seems like we are talking mental health in the work place more than ever before. Mental health…

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Weekend Digest: Feels like summer

pool

Happy Monday! I’m starting my Monday off with two early morning meetings today! I also have two items that must be knocked off my plate before the end of the day. So, shall we talk about how the idea of things looming down the pipeline can affect a weekend? For me, I really try to disconnect on the weekend. I…

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