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Gratitude in Practice: (Grateful) Kae

I thought it would be fitting to round out this month of FIG collection by taking a deep dive into the particulars of different gratitude practices. And we’re starting this little series with a…

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  • Blogging, Gratitude, Guest Post, Joy
  • Feb, 25, 2025
  • 44 Comments

You Can Find Me Over at Lisa’s House!

When Lisa asked me to do a guest post, I jumped at the chance to spend time hanging out in her corner of the internet. Why don’t you stop by for a visit!

Header photo…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post, Personality Insights
  • Jan, 14, 2025
  • 2 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Kelsey!!!

Friends, consider this post a belated Christmas gift. Kelsey is stopping by my corner of the internet for a visit and I am so. darn. excited!

I know many of you are already die-hard fans,…

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  • Blogging, Goals, Guest Post, Planning
  • Dec, 31, 2024
  • 50 Comments

She Can Still Be a Doctor – Sage Advice I Return to Often

This is the third time I’ve reposted this little “essay.” The first time it was new, the second time I wanted to share it again since it really does feel like a pivotal moment…

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  • Friendship, Parenting
  • Dec, 04, 2024
  • 34 Comments

Time To Party: Recapping Indy’s 10th Birthday

If you’ve been reading this blog for a few years, you know kids’ parties aren’t my favourite way to spend an afternoon. I find them overwhelming – so much noise! so much mess! -…

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  • Birthday, Family, Friendship
  • Nov, 26, 2024
  • 42 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Kae!!!!!!!

Kae and I have been trying to make this guest post work for over a year and today. is. the. day. She’s proving the old adage that good things come to those who wait!

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post
  • Nov, 25, 2024
  • 51 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Sophie!!

It’s always a special honour to introduce people to a new-to-them blog and I suspect many of you have not yet “met” Sophie.

Ironically, even though she is literally from the other side of the…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post
  • Nov, 18, 2024
  • 40 Comments
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