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Why Not Make the Little Things Beautiful?

In the comment section of a recent post, mbmom11 mentioned how much joy her $9 (purple, sparkly!) phone case brings her — and it got me thinking about the surprisingly big impact small aesthetic…

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  • Creativity, Favourite Things, Gratitude, Joy, Personality Insights
  • May, 14, 2025
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My Fun List in Action: A Look at 2025 So Far

At the start of 2025, I didn’t set any traditional resolutions or goals.

Instead, I created two lists: Fun Ideas and Mantras. I wanted the year to feel light and flexible – more about (enjoyable)…

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  • Goals, Habits, Joy, Life, Personality Insights, Planning
  • May, 01, 2025
  • 36 Comments

Fresh FIG Finale: Gratitude Collective Week #4

This is it! The final collection of FIGs for February 2025. A huge thank-you to everyone who participated in this gratitude journey and to those who cheered us on from the sidelines.

At the end…

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  • Gratitude, Joy
  • Mar, 03, 2025
  • 36 Comments

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

Fresh FIGs: Gratitude Collective Week #3

We’ve almost made it through February.

I know I’m starting to sound like a broken record but…the world has felt so dark, cold, and inhospitable lately. Literally and figuratively. I’m hoping for brighter news…

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  • Gratitude, Habits, Joy
  • Feb, 23, 2025
  • 32 Comments

Fresh FIGs: Gratitude Collective Week #2

Well. The participation levels in our Finding Joy in Gratitude (F.I.G.) Collective are knocking my socks off. I break out in a smile every single time I see another list of FIGs (called “FJIGs”…

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  • Gratitude, Habits, Joy
  • Feb, 16, 2025
  • 37 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: A Winter Walk in the Woods

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  • Exercise, Joy, Life, Nova Scotia, Parenting
  • Feb, 12, 2025
  • 20 Comments
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