girl gone wild: a surprise dream come true

Several weeks ago, as I sat outside working on my laptop while the kids rode their bikes after school, I looked up and saw this: a front yard full of glorious wildflowers. It took my breath away. Seven years before, when we’d dug up our yard soon after moving...

Something Awesome…

A woman I know is about to take a Caribbean vacation with her husband – their first tropical trip in ages and one they’ve been planning for a year. When she explained to me where they were going and how they’d get there, I told her I’ve never...

Create Your Own Intention Circle

  When I wrote last week about honing in on the words that best describe who we are and what we want to share with the world, I mentioned my intention circle – a group of women I meet with monthly. I heard from lots of you who wanted to know more –...

Create Your Own Intention Circle ~ 02.14.11

When I wrote last week about honing in on the words that best describe who we are and what we want to share with the world, I mentioned my intention circle – a group of women I meet with monthly. I heard from lots of you who wanted to know more – what is...

A Very Wordy Vision Board ~ 01.06.11

At the start of each new year,I like to create an inspiration/vision board with images and words that describe my hopes and dreams for the 365 days ahead.It’s amazing at the end of each year to compare the intentions on my boardwith the things that have...

A Very Wordy Vision Board

At the start of each new year, I like to create an inspiration/vision board with images and words that describe my hopes and dreams for the 365 days ahead. It’s amazing at the end of each year to compare the intentions on my board with the things that have...

12.06.10: Meet Our Monday Mavens!

At Choosing Beauty, Mondays are made for celebrating everyday Wonder Women who are using their skills and smarts to make this world a better, brighter place. Check out this week’s super-cool chicks… LOUISE GALELouise Gale knows how to paint dreams...

11.04.10: Choosing To Read The Signs

I think this street sign may actually be a real sign. Like a “hi-Liv-we-hear-you” sign from the powers that be.I get ’em all the time and it never gets old; always gives me chills.So, here’s the deal.My parents came over for Halloween. We...