Day #309 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for a wonderful day of rest and relaxation with family. The grandmother really needed a day of rest, so we basked in it and enjoyed it with our dearest family. We even went out to brunch and had a most delicious meal at Flag City Diner. I … Continue reading Day #309 in a Year of Thanks

A Few Ways to Nurture the Butterfly Within You Part 1: Identify your personal strengths by writing them down. Record yourself talking about things you're passionate about. Ask for support and feedback when you need it. If you haven't already, create a simple morning routine to set a positive tone for the day. If you … Continue reading Day #309 in A Year of Positivity

Day #308 in a Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for a wonderful afternoon with family in Frankenmuth. Grams and I went with one of our cousins to visit one of our favorite places of Michigan—Frankenmuth. We enjoyed a very delicious lunch at the Bavarian Inn, and then we walked around the River Place Shops for … Continue reading Day #308 in a Year of Thanks

Reminders to Encourage You to Notice the Beauty Around You Part 1: A beautiful life can be really simply if I want it to be. Beauty isn't on my screens. It's all around me right now. Beauty exists in so many different forms. I can do something fun with my family and/or friends, and that … Continue reading Day #308 in A Year of Positivity

Day #307 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for a wonderful day spent with family. Today was a wonderful day that was spent with Grams and I visiting a bunch of family we hadn’t seen in a while. We got to catch up and reminisce on times past. We’ll be seeing them more later … Continue reading Day #307 in A Year of Thanks

Reminders That Every Day Can Be a New Beginning Part 1: You can create something beautiful today. Today is a new opportunity to be your best self. Today is a new chapter waiting to be written. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Today is another opportunity to grow. A new … Continue reading Day #307 in A Year of Positivity

Day #306 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for a relaxing day. Il mio cervello è fritto (My brain is fried)! This day of simply relaxing and spending time with family was much needed and appreciated. Time for me to get back to it, so ciao for now! Day 305 | Day 306 | … Continue reading Day #306 in A Year of Thanks

Things to Do on Sundays to Make the Week Ahead Easier Part 4: Tidying Up Organize your shoe rack to make work shoes more accessible. If you don't have a shoe rack, get one. There are many different varieties available at most places like Target, Walmart, Amazon, and more. They are space savers and are … Continue reading Day #306 in A Year of Positivity

Day #305 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for such a beautiful drive we had today. It took us a total of about 14 1/2 hours to arrive at our destination, though it was such a gorgeous drive with all the fall foliage from Pennsylvania to Michigan. Now that we’re here, I’m signing off … Continue reading Day #305 in A Year of Thanks

Some Family-Friendly Ideas for a Fun Night In Part 3: Have a funky glow stick dance-off with the living room lights off. Take an online zoo, safari, or aquarium tour. Do some silly, funky improv with prompts and suggestion cards. Host a fashion show in the living room. Have a crafts evening with items you … Continue reading Day #305 in A Year of Positivity