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What’s-On-The-Menu Wednesday: A Delightful Twist on Homemade Crepes
Breakfast has always held a special place in my heart, and I firmly believe it can be enjoyed at any meal of the day. Growing up in a Franco-American household, breakfast wasn’t just a meal; it was a celebration. The aroma of crepes, dripping with brown sugar and Log Cabin syrup, filled the air, creating…
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Why Joy Is Better Than Happiness
🌿 Spiritual Sunday 🌿 🌟 Why Joy Is Better Than Happiness 🌈 We hear people say, “All I want is to be happy” 😌. We all have a longing for happiness, for certain. Some of us make it the goal of our lives to be happy. If happiness is the goal in life, you…
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Meditation Monday: What Does It Mean to Be Your Best Self?
Meditation Monday: What Does It Mean to Be Your Best Self? In the quest for personal growth, the concept of being our “best self” often emerges as a pivotal theme. But what does it actually mean to be your best self? It’s a journey that goes beyond mere accomplishments and touches upon the essence…
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A Day Among Nature’s Bounty: Reflections from a Local Farm
A Day Among Nature’s Bounty: Reflections from a Local Farm This past week, a simple plan to go strawberry picking turned into a beautiful journey through the essence of what makes local farming so invaluable. As I walked through the rows of a local farm, I couldn’t help but marvel at the upcoming raspberry and…
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Embracing Help: The Gift of Giving and Receiving
Embracing Help: The Gift of Giving and Receiving Spiritual Sunday Reflection Happy Spiritual Sunday, dear readers! Today, let’s explore an aspect of our lives that is often overlooked yet crucial for personal growth and spiritual enrichment—the dynamics of giving and receiving help. The Joy of Giving It’s almost a universal truth that helping others makes…
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Fitness Friday: Strengthening Your Mindset and Building Resilience
Whether they are physical, mental, or emotional, we all face stressors every day. There are times when digging deep and powering through is appropriate, and there are other times when it’s more important to rest and recover. Whether you push on or whether you take a break depends on the situation. Do you…
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Thankful Thursday: Discovering the Hidden Virtues of Dandelions
Celebrating the Underappreciated Beauty of Weeds: A Closer Look at Dandelions Embracing the Unexpected In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” This sentiment rings especially true for one of the most commonly misjudg ed plants in our gardens—the dandelion. While often dismissed…
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Embracing Self-Care: Why Loving Yourself is Essential to Loving Others
Embracing Self-Care: Why Loving Yourself is Essential to Loving Others In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, where does one draw the line between caring for others and caring for oneself? The answer to this question might not be straightforward, but it’s a crucial one to explore if we aim to sustainably offer love and…
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Thankful Thursday: A Heartfelt Appreciation for Our School Heroes
Thankful Thursday: A Heartfelt Appreciation for Our School Heroes As the end of the school year fast approaches, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey our children take through their education. It’s easy to think of school as a place where knowledge is imparted, but it is so much more than that. From pre-school…
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Perspective; The Benefits of Reframing
I like to reframe things. Reframing is the act of adjusting how situations, experiences, events, ideas or emotions are viewed. This might mean allowing myself to feel positive about making a small amount of progress when my intention was to make a large amount of progress. Or allowing myself to take a break from being…
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