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What I’m Grateful for- July 2017

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Ah, the start of August. The beginning of the end of the Summer. It’s such a sad month for those of us in the colder climates. We only get a few months of lovely weather before the cold and snow returns. But, it’s not here yet, so I’m going to soak up the rest of it as much as I can! There is a ton to look forward to before Fall arrives, but first a recap of last month and all I’m grateful for. July was filled with fun. We spent lots of time enjoying family and the Summer. Zach experienced the fireworks for the first time and seemed to enjoy them (though not as much as I expected). It … More…

How to Fight Fear for Women’s Safety

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If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I try to maintain a positive and uplifting vibe in all of my posts. Negativity isn’t something any of us need more of. I want this to be a safe place where you can come for advice and positive ideas to live better and refocus on the important things in life. This is not a place for conflict, complaints, or despair. Life, however, is not always sunshine and roses, and to live better, we must deal with unpleasant situations, like the reality of women’s safety in our society.   A family’s worst nightmare Last week, a family friend tragically lost their teenage daughter. Olivia was a 17-year-old girl … More…

Buying a House? Avoid this Mistake!

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Recently, I read a post by Christine over at The Mostly Simple Life blog about the biggest mistake you can make when buying a house.  She concluded that buying a house that was too expensive for you is the largest problem. This got me thinking about when my husband and I bought our first home 7 years ago. While I think her conclusion is definitely one of the top things you want to consider, I disagree that buying a home that’s too expensive is the biggest mistake. What do I think is the biggest mistake?   Buying a house without regard for the location is the number one mistake new homeowners can make. “Location, location, location” is completely true, in my opinion. While … More…

Why I Stopped Following the News and So Should You

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Choosing to follow the news in mainstream media is like making the decision to slowly poison myself. Most reports are incredibly negative and can turn a good mood to bad immediately. I already spend a lot of my day combating negativity. I see it at the office, in the car, at the store, and on the radio. It is everywhere. Why? Because negativity sells. Negativity bias is the idea that our brains are hardwired to register negative interactions with more sensitivity. Several marketing studies show that negative interactions with a business are far more likely to spread than positive ones because of this sensitivity. There is something about being upset that causes people to become information spewing volcanoes covering everyone they come into contact with. When the feelings are … More…