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

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