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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…

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”…

Wordless Wednesday: A Winter Walk in the Woods

Exercise, Joy, Life, Nova Scotia, Parenting
Feb, 12, 2025
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Fresh FIGs: Gratitude Collective Week #1

Okay lovely members of the Finding Joy in Gratitude (F.I.G.) Collective. It’s time to talk FIGs! (If you’re wondering about the hullabaloo, here’s some context.)

FIG COLLECTORS AROUND THE INTERWEBS

Julie, Engie, and Jenny started collecting…

Three Little Joys (January 2024)

Every once in a while I feel compelled to inject an extra dose of gratitude into the week. I’ve dubbed this series “Three Little Joys” and affectionately consider it to be the baby sibling…

Joy
Jan, 28, 2025
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The F.I.G. Collective

Every day in February I’m going to write down something positive. It could be a glimmer of light on a dark day (literally or figuratively), a tiny triumph, or a happy thing. It could…

Gratitude, Joy
Jan, 27, 2025
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Thrifting for Christmas Gifts + You Might Be Surprised How Many Items Our Kids Receive

In response to my Happy Things Friday post last week, Rachel asked the following:

Out of curiosity, do you buy new or used for Christmas gifts for your kids? Do you think about it at…

Christmas, Holidays, Joy, Money, Parenting, Thrifting
Dec, 19, 2024
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