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doing it my way is what I am here for…right?

This is my week to reflect back over the year that I chose to SOAR!!!

The one thing I know for sure is that doing it my way is the reason I am on this earth at this point in time. This is not a selfish statement of an egotist (although I have my moments). It [...]

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Brave Woman Cause Campaign ~ Leaving a Life of Domestic Violence #BraveWoman

Welcome to the Community of Brave Women!
Leaving a life of domestic violence is a series of moment-by-moment decisions requiring brave choices and bold actions. It can be hard to believe in yourself when you have been beaten down by circumstance and a power player. This cause is very close to my heart. Do not judge [...]

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Happy Merry Christmas to You!!!

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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear DIY Holiday Decor from #KmartHoliday #cBias

This was the most fun I have had in years…adorning my beloved Florida home was a thrilling pastime for me over the past few weeks as I lovingly blessed each and every inch of her. I used natural elements accented by decorative items from Kmart to achieve the look. I crafted and created and painted [...]

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Disney Champions for Kids Stocking Stuffer Celebration with Collective Bias

As a family, we always make it a point to give back throughout the year. This holiday season I am very excited to add a new tradition as we participate in Champions for Kids SIMPLE Service Project for December – Disney/CFK Stocking Stuffer Celebration with Collective Bias
I chose to create a stocking for a child [...]

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Giving Back with Milk-Bone® Dog Treats Puppy Prep Kit #ILoveMyk9

Adopt a Pet This Holiday
We are dog (and cat) lovers in this house!!! Our pets are a cherished member of our family. We treasure every moment we spend with them.We encourage you to visit your local animal shelter to rescue a great puppy this Christmas. You will be glad you did.
We also love to give [...]

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Christmas Reflections and Traditions…Disney Champions for Kids #DisneyCFK

This year I started reflecting on our family holiday traditions early. As a family, we always make it a point to give back each year. We have some tried and true family giving traditions I share below. And this year I am very excited to add a new tradition as we participate in #Disney/CFK Stocking [...]

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gratitude woven into your life like a tapestry ~ DIY acorn banner printable

Oh how powerful gratitude is…I am proof of that statement.

This time last week I was a mess…emotionally, spiritually, financially. What a difference a week makes or even a moment in time. Gratitude is perhaps the most powerful of all feelings as it can manifest greatness even among ashes. Being grateful for what you have instead [...]

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Review – Taking Nature Made #VitaminD for a Test Drive

Lessening the Effects of Lactose Intolerance
Okay, I am lactose intolerant big time. I love dairy products, but they do not love me back…so I do worry that I miss some of those vitamins, especially the Vitamin D found in milk. So, when I was offered the opportunity to take this vitamin for a little test [...]

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Book Review ~ Going Gray by Anne Kreamer

The weekend before my 60th birthday is gray and cold for Florida. It is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a cup of jasmine tea and a good book. My friend, Danica, recently sent me Going Gray: What I Learned about Beauty, Sex, Work, Motherhood, Authenticity, and Everything Else That Really [...]

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THE MONA LISA: 500 Years Later…That Smile!!!

THE MONA LISA

500 YEARS LATER, SHE STILL HAS THE MOST FAMOUS
AND ENIGMATIC SMILE IN THE WORLD
The Mona Lisa Project, a series of photographs and short stories, is launching a fundraising campaign to raise money and awareness for women’s charities. On October 1st, 2011, The Mona Lisa Project photo storybook will be released and sold [...]

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3M Botanical Disinfecting Wipes & Post-It Giveaway for Your Favorite Teacher #win

I have been using the new 3M Scotch-Brite™ “no-rinse” Botanical Disinfecting Wipes for the past several weeks instead of my usual bleachy wipes. I am really happy with them. It took a while to get used to the botanical fragrance…it is pretty intense. But it does leave surfaces smelling fresh and disinfected.
UPDATE WINNER: #53 Susie [...]

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Girlfriends, Social Media Girlfriends and Girlfriendology

I have been thinking a lot about girlfriends lately…especially my new and ever growing list of social media girlfriends. I am blessed to have the BFFs, childhood girlfriends, high school and college girlfriends, young motherhood girlfriends, business girlfriends, artist girlfriends, blogging girlfriends, geek girlfriends and extra special to my heart girlfriends. That brings a lot [...]

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Simple Ways to Give Back to Your Community #WalgreensGives

Thanks to Walgreens for sponsoring my writing. Help Walgreens help others! Visit their Facebook page here to learn about their charitable partners and decide which cause Walgreens will donate to with a quick vote.
If 200,000 LIKE and Vote at Walgreens’ Facebook page during this promotion, at the conclusion of voting, Walgreens will donate [...]

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