Day #314 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for my brand-new comforter. I recently bought a new comforter for the winter season, though I decided to wait until we came back from vacation before officially changing out my seasonal bedding. I’ve got to get a couple of extra pillow cases to match the new comforter, … Continue reading Day #314 in a Year of Thanks

Reminders That Every Day Can Be a New Beginning Part 2: This morning is a chance to reset. Today holds untapped potential. There are new possibilities hidden in today. You can strive to make today different. Today is a blank slate. Yesterday's challenges don't have to define today. Every new day is another blank page … Continue reading Day #314 in A Year of Positivity

Day #313 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for our first day of rest back home. We were originally scheduled to return home today, but due to weather concerns between Michigan and Ohio, we decided to make our drive home yesterday. It was a beautiful drive coming home, though Grams and I were so exhausted … Continue reading Day #313 in a Year of Thanks

Things to Do on Sundays to Make the Week Ahead Easier Part 5: Smoother Moves Schedule workout classes or time blocks for quick bodyweight workouts before the week begins. Try quick at-home activities like jump rope you can squeeze in between tasks. Listen to music and dance while you do chores. Stretch while watching TV. … Continue reading Day #313 in A Year of Positivity

Day #312 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for an incredibly relaxing vacation with time well spent with our Michigan family. We love our family in Michigan, and we hate that the distance is so far, which makes it difficult to see one another more than once per year. However, we really love spending time … Continue reading Day #312 in a Year of Thanks

“Maybe the happy ending is that you fall in love with your life, travel to your favorite places, eat your favorite foods, and just enjoy the little things with people you love that bring you simple joy and pure happiness.”—Unknown After the amazing week I’ve just had, I’m inclined to agree with this statement. It’s … Continue reading Day #312 in A Year of Positivity

Day #311 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for a really nice day with family at Cornwell’s Turkeyville. Today, we enjoyed a delightful meal and show at Cornwell’s Turkeyville Dinner Theatre. The meal consisted of salad, soup, the main course, as well as dessert. The show was Christmas-themed, The Naughty List, and it was hilarious. This … Continue reading Day #311 in A Year of Thanks

Some Reminders for When You Need to Take a Moment Part 1: You’ve done so well to get this far. You’re doing your best, and that’s more than enough. Pause and take a deep breath. Embrace the here and now. Get some fresh air. Day 310 | Day 311 | Day 312Year of Positivity

Day #310 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for the opportunity to make a few more beautiful moments with family while exploring the Michigan town of Davison. Today, we got to go out and enjoy more of what Davison has to offer. We started off with the most delicious pizza at the Cottage Inn Pizza … Continue reading Day #310 in A Year of Thanks

A Few 5-Minute Self-Care Ideas for Busy People Part 1: Try a short guided meditation or prayer. Practice deep breathing. Write down three things you're grateful for. Write in a journal for a few minutes. Make yourself a cup of hot tea, hot apple cider, or hot cocoa. Step outside for fresh air. Look at … Continue reading Day #310 in A Year of Positivity