finding true support in the silence
This is the era of speaking up, using our voices. Standing up for one another, speaking out against wrongs we see. It’s an empowering time to be a woman. After the marching signs are put away and the phone put on silent… I get into bed and it’s just me in my head and the…
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1 year debt free anniversary – was it worth it
It’s been 1 year since we clicked the mouse and paid off our last chuck on consumer debt. (we’re now just working on our mortgage). You can read all about our debt free journey here. So what has this year brought? Has it been as amazing as we’d hoped? Yes. Yes it has. In…
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I’ve figured out how to LOVE going in my laundry room
I’ve got the typical basement, unfinished laundry room. I love it and I’m so grateful to have it. After years at our last house of having only a closet off the kitchen with our washer and dryer in it, I’m grateful to have a room that is larger and offers more storage as well. However,…
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Rewire your thinking! Shine your light brighter in the world!
I was talking with a friend a few weeks ago. She was sharing how she had quit smoking earlier this year, slowly she’s started to reward herself with pampering and self care. She’s been putting the money that previously went towards cigarettes, instead towards massages, clothing and fabulous hair. I was so proud of…
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when a mural is painted over… your gift erased
I came across these photos yesterday of these murals that I painted about 15 years ago in my parents house. My mom had been wanting something with this Tuscan feel and when Skylar was a baby there was a time that we lived with them so I painted these murals kind of as my rent…
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When history comes full circle… when the Little House on the Hill was born
This past 4th of July afternoon Bruce was sitting out on the porch and I was just waking up from a nap when a car came up our driveway. Bruce was chatting with them for awhile as I woke up and eventually made my way out there to see what was going on. In the…
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New barnwood trays made from salvaged St. Croix Valley barnwood
Looking for something a little extra special? Perfect for entertaining and also to use to keep things off the countertops. I’ve created these trays using salvaged barnwood from right here in the St. Croix River Valley. Features foot barnwood stips on the bottom, each is sealed and has 2 handles the the handles being counter…
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It doesn’t have to be so hard, does it?
My whole life I’ve been taught (or just assumed) that we must force things, head down, grinding it out to make things happen. While that is true at times, what if things don’t have to be hard to mean they are worthwhile? I’ve always had an underlying feeling like fun had to be earned. Especially…
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bridging the time and money gap so you can go for your dreams
As a small business owner I have gone to all sorts of extremes to be able to wake up each day and pursue my dream of being an artist while also being at home raising my kids. There have been times where money has flowed almost effortlessly (after a bazillion hours behind the scenes sweating…
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do you have a friend or loved one who has lost a parent or a child? Here is something you can do.
NEW – Introducing my newest Sacred Hellos remembrance greeting cards There are those days that come up; Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, perhaps a wedding, birth of a child or a deceased loved one’s birthday. These are days where it would be so nice to have a card to send to the family member or friend…
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