Sep 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Isn’t always such a wondrous thing when the sun breaks through after a rainy day? Happened here yesterday; as the day was ending, the clouds began to clear and gorgeous rays of sun shone through. Actually happens to the best of us, right? There’s nothing...
Sep 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Courage has been top of mind for me this week, as I’ve witnessed so many of the students in my blogging class cracking wide open and learning to embrace the value of their voices and the purpose of their stories. That takes some serious courage and I can’t...
Sep 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Last week, I was totally swooning over these rainbow rugs at a shop in Santa Fe. I love a burst of rainbow colors – so that’s what I decided to find for this edition of the Weekend Swoon: great gifts for rainbow lovers, created by people who are doing what...
Sep 11, 2013 | Joy, Uncategorized
Calling all animal lovers! Ohhhh, have I got a treat for you! Every September since 1712, the city of Santa Fe has held a wonderful, colorful weekend celebration of its rich history – Fiesta de Santa Fe. My mom, grandma and I had such fun taking it all in...
Sep 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’m in Santa Fe, New Mexico this weekend and I’m on a turquoise kick. I’m swooning over the rich, soothing color – it’s everywhere here – and thought I’d share a few online finds with you so you can swoon along with me....
Aug 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, we made our annual family pilgrimage to the Minnesota State Fair. Ryder begged us to go on some big kid rides in the Midway – an area of the fair that is a haven for teens with blaring music, neon signage, flashing lights, shouting carnival workers,...
Aug 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Fun news, peeps! A while back, I started something called The Weekend Swoon – a chance to show you products and projects that had me swooning. It was a little to broad and I let it slide. But I’ve decided to reinstate The Weekend Swoon with a specific...
Aug 20, 2013 | Parenting, Purpose, Uncategorized
Okay, okay. So my 10 year old may not be a business expert quite yet. In fact, he’s only run a business for one day this year, hosting his own lemonade stand last week. But he did it so well ($33 in two and a half hours) and learned so much in the process, I...
Jul 11, 2013 | Inspiration, Intention, Uncategorized
Spontaneity is not one of my strengths. I can have a lazy day at home without a schedule, but if there’s going to be socializing or a family outing, I like to have a plan, people. Maybe it’s the HSP in me. Honestly, I’d rather be a...
Jul 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Ever made a decision that makes no sense on paper – but just feels right in your heart? That’s what I’m doing today. Throwing caution to the wind. Leaping outside the box. Experimenting with kindness. Dancing with abundance. A week from today, I...
Jul 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
(Pssst! Don’t believe everything you read! The sale’s been extended – woooot!) Here in the U.S., it’s the Fourth of July holiday weekend – and I’m celebrating with a big bang! EVERYTHING is on sale for two days only. Boom Boom Pow!...
Jun 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today, I’m guest posting over at one of my favorite sites, Kind Over Matter, for Amanda’s Kindness in Business series. I’m shedding a little light (and a lotta love) on a subject – a marketing strategy – that many online entrepreneurs use...