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"When you see the beloved around you, everyone is family and everywhere is love." Ram Dass I believe this quote is a beautiful way to look at the holidays. With many different traditions, celebrations and beliefs, how important it is to recognize the common thread uniting us all. Seeing the beloved or light everywhere, in everyone helps us to look at everyone as family. Maybe that would change a reaction or judgment if we considered this first? This year has given my family magic and incredible blessings. It has also presented it share of challenges. With unthinkable events happening in our home towns and… Read More >>

I am a HUGE supporter of buying locally made items. If you can't buy local, at least check the label before you buy and please purchase items Made in the USA. These US made items support our communities in such a positive way, as does buying from your Hometown Store versus the big box stores. This heightenis our awareness, allowing us to make better choices that support growth and sustainability. So... you can shop small, you can shop Made in America, and you can also shop with a purpose! These are the categories I try my hardest to stick to when… Read More >>

As we were grocery shopping today, creating and checking off lists, and attempting to tidy up the house in preparation of Thanksgiving, I had to do my own "gratitude check in."  Sure there's lots to do, but I love it.  I pretty much never accomplish preparing for a large family gathering without the help of my family, usually my mom and mother-in-law (this years production is made possible by Grandma and Papa)  I am bad at prepping.  Yep, everything usually falls together somehow at the end with everyones help.  Most of the time, the house feels like chaos, and it's… Read More >>

You'll come across these reminders on the internet encouraging you connect with a friend, maybe a long lost dear one you haven't spoken to or heard from in awhile. It might be from a blog post or an inspirational quote.  Well this is your friendly internet reminder.  This post comes on the heels of my butterfly post for Liam. It was a wake up call that life is short and unknown.  I've always wanted to live without regrets.  Live without the feeling of "I wish I would have done that."  " I should have at least tried to make that… Read More >>