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What are Your Blog Goals?

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Happy new year! I hope you have had an enjoyable New Year so far! I have been enjoying a break to reflect and determine how to best move forward. As I was reading other bloggers goals for 2021, it made me wonder what are your blog goals for this year? What are the things you…… Continue reading What are Your Blog Goals?

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Motivation Monday: When You do the Right Thing

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“When you do the right thing, you get the feeling of peace and serenity associated with it. Do it again and again.”― Roy T. Bennett Click here to join our community and be notified of new helpful posts and exclusive content by email!

Santa Bear
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Santa Bear

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The house was quiet and still. Bears stood in neat rows on lounge-room shelves dozing in the night-time summer heat. Suddenly, from inside the cupboard, with sliding glass doors, a voice spoke. ‘I feel very silly’ a small light- coloured brown bear sighed. He sadly shook his head. The huge white pom pom on his…… Continue reading Santa Bear

How to Meet Your Blogging Goals
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How to Meet Your Blogging Goals

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I don’t write everyday. I wish I did but I don’t. Life happens. I’ve said that phrase this year more times than I can count. Yet, I chose this year to dive back into blogging after a long (and busy) hiatus.  This year, I’m focusing on consistent and quality content. It seems that you are doing…… Continue reading How to Meet Your Blogging Goals

Motivation Monday: Are You Satisfied with your Life?
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Motivation Monday: Are You Satisfied with your Life?

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Source: Brainy Quote Are you satisfied with the life you are living? If not, what steps do you need to take in order to be satisfied with your life? This week, I challenge you to reflect on how you can make a more fulfilling life for yourself. What would you rather be doing? What small…… Continue reading Motivation Monday: Are You Satisfied with your Life?

crop payroll clerk counting money while sitting at table Staying Organized and On Budget: Tips for Reaching Your Financial Goals
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Staying Organized and On Budget: Tips for Reaching Your Financial Goals

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The holidays are almost here! How are you preparing for the gift giving season? If you are having trouble staying on budget, you are not alone! Here are some tips to help you stay on track. 1. Start With an Emergency Fund Whether you call it a “Rainy Day Fund”, “Emergency Fund”, or “Oh Shoot!”,…… Continue reading Staying Organized and On Budget: Tips for Reaching Your Financial Goals

Find Your Unique Writing Voice- Part 5
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Find Your Unique Writing Voice- Part 5

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          Finding your own unique voice. I wanted to write for many years. However, life as wife and mother took priority. Then, one year in my 40’s, two significant unexpected writing events occurred. A vehicle maintenance shop advertised a writing competition. The prize was to be $200 worth of car accessories. They wanted a 500…… Continue reading Find Your Unique Writing Voice- Part 5

Why This has Been a Year of Growth
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Why This has Been a Year of Growth

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2020 was supposed to be my year. It meant celebrating my life’s milestones with new adventures- pre-planned and pre-paid. New job, new trips, new adventures. Photo by Valeria Ushakova on Pexels.com Until this dear virus cancelled every single plan. I was devastated. I did everything right, yet, I’m losing out on everything I worked so…… Continue reading Why This has Been a Year of Growth

The Worst Question I’ve Ever Been Asked
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The Worst Question I’ve Ever Been Asked

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“Do you really think anything you do has any merit?” My hands stilled over my keyboard. On my computer screen, a notification blipped. My Google slide presentation about nouns had automatically been saved into my drive. Merit? Did I really think anything I was doing actually had any merit? The question bounced off the soft,…… Continue reading The Worst Question I’ve Ever Been Asked