Hello there strangers! I had a lot of things to share with you this week, but those unfinished posts are all sitting in my drafts folder. Maybe I’ll publish all 15 of them next week? Although experience tells me I need to space those out for when I have similar busy weeks in the future.
goals
Summer Bucket List
I love summer. The beginning of it, especially. It’s sunny, delightfully warm, and all you want to do is spend every waking moment outside. I was in Florida this weekend for a wedding, and it was the perfect scene to inaugurate this happy season. This is my fifth summer working in the big-girl world, and
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home
Big Money Dreams
J and I want to be used by God in whatever way He has for us. Right now, we feel that we are called to live and work in this area, and sometimes I wish that was different. I wish our calling was a little more… spiritual. Being in the trenches of relief and rescue
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shopping
Q&A with Radiant Cosmetics
There are a lot of negative things I can say about our generation, but one thing I am proud of is the growing number of organizations and businesses that help fight social injustice. One of my favorites is Radiant Cosmetics, who helps fight human trafficking, one lipstick at a time. Today I have a special treat
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my life
Celebrate Today
The Office finale was last Thursday, and I really loved it. I have been a fan of the show since it first started, and thought they did a fantastic job resolving the characters and finishing on a great note. My two favorite quotes were: “There is a lot of beauty in ordinary things” – Pam
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my life
Strawberry Picking
One of my all-time favorite things about living in central North Carolina is the abundance of strawberry farms. There are so many! In fact, I realized the other day there was one just two miles from our home. So Saturday morning, J and I decided to pick some strawberries before we headed to Greensboro to
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health & wellness
Standing Desk FAQs
One of the things that really surprised me when I entered the working world is how sedentary it is. After years of walking to and from my classes in college, it was a big adjustment to sit in front of a computer for 8+ hours of the day and then come home at the end
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my life
My Last Ten Pins
1. I love this gorgeous, light living room look. 2. Bookmarking this post for when we travel to Europe. 3. A photo collage for a birthday party. 4. This DIY desk looks really easy to make. 5. Tips on indoor plants. 6. DIY Ikea ottoman. 7. Party backdrop idea with paper. 8. I love this floral monogram. 9. Helpful post on cooking
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my life
Asheville Getaway
I’m pretty sure I’ve written about this before, but I LOVE ASHEVILLE. It’s one of my very favorite cities, and I have not-so-subtly told J I want to live there one day. J’s aunt and uncle live in Asheville and asked us to come and stay in their little cabin on their property. They live on
