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May is here and we all know what that means – alllll the flowers. Magnolias, hyacinth, peonies, and my personal spring favorite, lilacs. There is something so special about waking up one spring morning to everything suddenly in bloom. The outdoors are alive again after those long winter days and I live for the fresh […]

Purple lilac flowers

May 2025 Phone Background Freebie

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A few weeks ago my husband Brett and I decided to try our hand at making pottery. Our local art center has “Date Night on the Wheel” every month and we thought it sounded like a fun activity to try together. Not only was it a great opportunity to hang out and learn something new, […]

My First Spin On The Potter’s Wheel

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We’ve all heard that consistency is key to success, and yet being consistent consistently (yes, I went there) can be far more challenging than we’d like. Life is busy, hectic, and often overwhelming. How are we supposed to reach our goals with consistent action when even waking up at the same time everyday is hit […]

An Introduction to Mini Monthly Goals

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Today is my 33rd birthday and I’ve decided to share 33 lessons, reflections, and thoughts about life with you all. Some are messy, some are sweet, some are mildly dramatic, but one thing is for certain – they have all played a pivotal role in my life in some way. Before we get into it […]

Hello 33! Life Lessons And Random Musings

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When it comes to books, I always have a list on my phone of upcoming releases I cannot wait to read. My list even contains 2026 release dates – heaven forbid I forget! When I’m able, I like to pre-order my most anticipated reads from a local bookstore. I like to think this helps the […]

10 New Books I’m Excited To Read This Year

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Yes, you read that right. I am no long interested in striving to be my “best self”. You may be wondering, well why? Isn’t becoming our best self the goal? Perhaps, but I have discovered something even better than being my best self – my favorite self. Let’s take a step back. From a young […]

Why I Am No Longer Interested In Being My Best Self

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I’m going to take a guess and assume that many of us have written a bucket list over the years. My question to you now is, do you know where that list is and when was the last time you reviewed it? If you are far more organized than I am and can pull your […]

100 Bucket List Ideas for 2025

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Are you someone who is creative at heart but tends to ignore you creative intuition because life gets in the way? Do you love to try new things but often find any excuse not to do them? Are you tired of the daily hustle and want to get back to doing whatever it is that […]

What You Can Expect From Creative By Trade