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A Carefree Reverie

I sometimes daydream of spending my days tucked away in a sleepy beach town. I picture myself sipping lattes in a vibrant coffee shop and practicing yoga on a rock overlooking the Pacific. In these dreamy moments, constraints of time & money do not exist. Logistics play no part in my reverie…

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7 Link Challenge

Last month Darren Rowse of ProBlogger fame shared a 7 link challenge for bloggers. I found it to be a fun exercise, especially as I prepare to celebrate my 1-year blogiversary. The following links are my take on the concept…

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Craving Time & Cooler Temperatures

Now that summer has arrived and settled in for awhile, I’m counting down the days to bid it farewell. In addition to cooler temperatures, I’ve found myself craving time for yoga, creative pursuits and cooking healthy meals. Thanks to a few remarkable women, I’ve stumbled upon a delightful book about better utilizing the 168 hours in your week…

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32 Days of Sparkle

I adore spending time quietly reading blogs, sifting through emails and thinking about life. It’s during time like that when I feel connected, creative and energized by the work I do here online. In 32 days, I will be celebrating my 1 Year Blogiversary. I am filled with gratitude for all the magic that’s entered my life as a result of this tiny website…

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Daily Digests – A Month of Social Web Safari

July was a hot, summery month full of humidity, interesting opportunities and weekends away. A major highlight was when my mentor approached me with a simple request—while she unplugged for a month-long digital sabbatical, I was invited to send her updates on the net’s happenings…

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Creative Weekend To-Do List

I love going to the beach. Growing up in Northern California, I always knew the ocean was nearby. We didn’t visit often, but I felt a sense of comfort in having the big blue sea next door. After spending years in land-locked states, I am finding myself calling the other coast home now…

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Encourage Abundance, Invite Joy

It takes confidence, courage and chutzpah to pursue new heights, to go after promotions, to travel abroad, to speak to strangers, to jump from a plane, to share an honest blog post, to go after what you want—to pursue a life full of financial abundance, bountiful creativity and joyful relationships…

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Creative Weekend To-Do List

Happy Weekend friends! Hope you’re staying cool and refreshed in this hot summer heat. I’ve enjoyed a short work week, but am still very excited about the Saturday and Sunday ahead. It’s been a long time since I have gone away on vacation and I’ve forgotten how jarring it is to come back to a busy desk and dirty home…

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Take a Moment to Celebrate

Take a moment to celebrate something tiny. Feel the joy of in a solid high five. Brew a pot of coffee, steep your favorite tea. Bake a batch of cupcakes. Visit your favorite restaurant. Jump through sprinklers. Take a walk through a nearby park. Buy a balloon. Dance in the rain…