Friday Favorites
It’s hard to believe but it is Friday again. I continue to be amazed at how quickly time speeds by and it is simply a reminder that there are times when we must force ourselves to slow down and...
View ArticleLife Is Not a Competition
I am a competitive person. My husband will not work out with me because he knows if he runs a mile, I will have to run two. I like to win and have been known to make the silliest of things somehow...
View ArticleThere Is So Much To Love!
Love the Here and Now is one of the most beautiful blogs on the internet. Anne has become a friend and her site is one of the first on my daily reading list. She consistently provides fantastic...
View ArticleFinding Beauty Everywhere
It is hard to believe that October marks the fifth month of Ember Grey”s 12 Months of Bliss. For those unfamiliar with this year long challenge, each month Emily posts a challenge which encourages...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
Happy Friday! Happy Halloween Eve and Happy end of October. It’s been a quick week and once again it is Friday. The city of Lexington has a multitude of events occurring this weekend including the...
View ArticleThe Gratitude Diaries Review (and Gratitude Giveaway)
I regularly write about the power of gratitude and how gratitude has changed my life. I openly witnessed the power of gratitude during my mother and grandmother’s cancer illnesses and throughout my...
View ArticleThe Great 21 Ad Space Giveaway
The month of November and the season of Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time dedicated to being grateful for the small and large events in life. Today, I’m grateful to be...
View ArticleFriday Favorites!!
Hello November!! I am a huge fan of Thanksgiving and I am not one of those individuals who doesn’t start decorating for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving. This is the time of year to simply...
View ArticleThe Magic of Ordinary Days
Life truly is what happens while you are making other plans. Life is going on around you as you plan for the trip or party, worry about meeting deadlines and create an ongoing to do list. I work with...
View ArticleGrief, Loss and Public Mourning
Currently, my beloved Central Kentucky is a community full of loss and grief. Last week a police officer from my hometown was shot in the head as he was investigating a robbery. He died two day later...
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Happy Friday Everyone!! I’m preparing for a short getaway and am so ready. We’ve not taken as many trips this year as in the past and I have emotionally begun to feel it. There are times when you...
View ArticleReasons Why You Need To Stop Watching The News
Do you often watch or read the news and find yourself feeling sad or hopeless regarding the world? Are you someone who always has news running in the background either via television or social media...
View ArticleTo, Fro and Beyond
Happy Wednesday Everyone! Today is one of my favorite posts as I have the opportunity to introduce my readers to one of my favorite bloggers. Mar fro T.O and fro shares beautiful photographs of her...
View ArticleHow To Cope With Grief, Stress And The Holidays
As we enter Thanksgiving week, I am always reminded that there are many individuals who dread the upcoming months. The holiday season comes with societal expectations that everyone needs to be happy....
View ArticleLove Letters and Thank Yous
Earlier this month I was shopping and quickly glanced across the department store counter at another customer. My initial thought was “I like her look.” When I looked back up to get a second glance at...
View ArticleThanksgiving Thanks
I’m sharing this quote across all of my social media today as I feel it simply says everything about Thanksgiving. There have been moments in life when it has been hard to express my gratitude for what...
View ArticleWhen You Have More Things Than You Need
I have a wonderful problem to have. I have more than I need. As we have all been inundated over the weekend with deals of the century and can’t miss sales, I have been facing a topic that has been on...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
Happy Friday Friends! I am a Christmas tree junkie and spent the past weekend putting up four Christmas trees (tour in a later post). It’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of the season but...
View ArticleOur AirBnB Experience – Asheville
James and I love to travel. We typically choose to stay at boutique hotels or resorts in the mountains, islands or larger cities. However, during our recent trip to Asheville, North Carolina, we...
View ArticleLove Everyday…… Currently
My December posting plans have already not gone as planned and I felt it was a perfect time to do a currently post and join in with Anne and Christine for the first Love Everyday link-up. Planning a...
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