Day #316 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for Cherry Maple infused Smoked Elk Jerky. I never leave any Michigan trip I take without getting at least one bag of Cherry Maple infused smoked elk jerky. Why? Because I’m addicted to it! It’s expensive, and of course jerky can cause weight gain, so I only … Continue reading Day #316 in a Year of Thanks

A Few Ways to Nurture the Butterfly Within You Part 2: If possible in your area, consider attending meetups with like-minded people. Go to an improv class. They're super fun. Volunteer for minor responsibility roles if you're confident enough. Exercise in group workouts or fitness classes. Say "no" to social obligations when you genuinely need … Continue reading Day #316 in A Year of Positivity

Day #315 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for our veterans. Being that I was born a military brat to three parents (my mother, her husband who is still my legal father to this day, and my biological father), with my natural father even having four medals of honor to his name for the way … Continue reading Day #315 in a Year of Thanks

Reminders to Encourage You to Notice the Beauty Around You Part 2: There's beauty in everything and anything. I just have to see it. If I'm with people I love, that in itself is a beautiful moment to treasure. If I look out of a window, I can find something beautiful. Beauty really is what … Continue reading Day #315 in A Year of Positivity

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