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For something that is beautiful and temporary, flowers have a way of putting things into perspective. The life cycle of a flower is like many other plants. Specifically, flowers found in nature. They must grow through adverse weather and are at the mercy of curious wildlife. Yet, they continue to grow. The journey from seed... Continue Reading →
TGIF everybody! We've made it to the weekend and I'm feeling a little nostalgic today. This week's Motivational Monday theme made me think about the joy associated with sugary confections. Dunkaroos aren't candy, but they are sugary. That's close enough. Growing up, we didn't get Dunkaroos that often. It's kinda hard justifying keeping boxes of... Continue Reading →
Is it possible to create the flavor profile you need with various herbs and spices? Yes! Do I have time for that every day? No. Well kind of. We make time for the things we care about. I love cooking. Sometimes, I need a little help. When I'm in the mood to switch it up,... Continue Reading →
We're a few weeks away from Valentine's Day and it feels like assorted candies and chocolates are everywhere. Senses are engaged by colorful packaging and the sweet aroma of sugar confections. Even if these items aren't purchased before Valentine's Day, the happiness of marked down candy after the celebration of love brings a smile to... Continue Reading →
During my crusade to promote reading in my home, our local librarian was telling my family about Libby. It's a reading and audio app that allows you to borrow digital copies of items you're library carries. She told us that she uses it to listen to audiobooks during her commute. To be honest, e-books aren't... Continue Reading →
Last month, I decided to spend some time with RomCom Novels. Based on the cover, I could tell it was an interracial romance. Plus, their posture hints at an engagement. Is marriage end game? The bridge connects the cascade of flowers. So all should be good. Right? Well, not exactly. In fact, Katie Anderson's illustration... Continue Reading →
It's week two of the new year. The holiday season promoted an abundance of rest and celebration. Now that the festivities are over and the decorations are put away, some of use are struggling to get back into our routines. The Swedish philosophy Lagom can help us center ourselves. It's not that the Lagom lifestyle... Continue Reading →
Update April 7, 2025 : Colour Cloud Palace can be streamed on Prime Video Shojo Anime is one of my favorite genres. Many are based of amazing mangas and light novels. Although they have plenty of source material, there compressed into one season, or canceled abruptly. On top of that, I prefer anime dubbed in... Continue Reading →
Some of you may know that I have a habit of reserving books for pick up. It cuts down on "me-time" I spend on my family's weekly library trip. I already love the library. These trips are for my kiddos. It's a fun way to interact with a community helper and build a foundation for... Continue Reading →
They say a person's mind can be it's greatest enemy. There's truth to that. There are moments in life that imprint our subconscious. Whether good or bad, they have the power to change our moods in an instant. The bad moments can create invisible chains that hold us back. It's like having a fight or... Continue Reading →
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