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November 1 ~ All Saints’ Day or Day of the Dead Explained

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This is a post about my spiritual beliefs, which are as much a part of me as my art. Most non-Catholics assume that celebrating the saints means somehow worshipping them. In both the Eastern and … [Read more...]

Color: A Balancing Act

written by Debra Disman

We have all had the experience of sensory overload..as well as sensory deprivation.  We may experience overload when entering an environment filled with loud sounds, bright colors, an array of … [Read more...]

The multi-colored horse of my imagination

Week of Gratitude ~ My Imagination and the Multi-Colored Horse

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The multi-colored horse of my imagination

This week at People for Others, Paul Campbell, SJ, is hosting a Week of Gratitude. Since gratitude is my word for the year, I find this especially helpful on my journey.  The theme for this week is … [Read more...]

BE ME in 2016 - my guiding word BEing vs. DOing

BEing vs. DOing – BE 2016

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

BE ME in 2016 - my guiding word BEing vs. DOing

BEing vs. DOing Hello twenty 16! It is my year to BE!!! I have been DOing, DOing, DOing for many years. Running as hard as I can with few tangible results. BEing vs. DOing is the ongoing conundrum. … [Read more...]

40 Years Ago I Went Bowling

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

A page from my journal... It was the day of the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, WV - WVU vs. Pitt. It was a BIG deal. In 1975, the Mountaineers were coached by Bobby Bowden and earned a bid to play … [Read more...]

gratitude on the beach

Unpredictable Turbulence and Gratitude

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

gratitude on the beach

A page from my journal... The flight attendant announces that we should "expect unpredictable turbulence." As we flew into the unknown, I could not help but reflect on this past year. The cornerstone … [Read more...]

Hello Monday, let's rise above ourselves this week

Monday Challenge – Rise Above Ourselves

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Hello Monday, let's rise above ourselves this week

I strive to be the best I can be in everything I do. Sometimes I succeed and other times not so much. The goodness is found within the effort. I challenge myself and you to rise above ourselves in … [Read more...]

my-swollen-eyes

Burnout, Stress and My Work-Life Balance Manifesto

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

my-swollen-eyes

The Poster Child for Not Taking Care of Myself I have a work ethic that sometimes often…Okay, most times pushes the boundaries of balance. If you give me a task or a goal to achieve, I will do … [Read more...]

GRATITUDE ~ Theme for 2015, What’s Yours?

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

EPIC brings GRATITUDE for 2015. So many blessings flowed into my life in 2014. I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude for my life. One year ago, I had no idea where I would land. There was a sense … [Read more...]

My #DeedADay bracelet

What If? 100 Good Deeds Movement #DeedADay

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

My #DeedADay bracelet

I was gifted this 100 Good Deeds bracelet to review and share with my readers. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. What If I Did 100 Good Deeds? #DeedADay So it is that … [Read more...]

Madness, Miracles, Millions

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I received a copy of the book to facilitate this review. The opinions are my own. Madness, Miracles, Millions A book by Joseph Semprevivo and Larry Semprevivo For every terrible event that … [Read more...]

Away in the Manger Christmas Carol prayer

Simple Christmas Carol Prayer

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Away in the Manger Christmas Carol prayer

A simple Christmas carol prayer found within my favorite Christmas carols feeds my spirit this Advent Season. The joyful noise of Christmas music has filled the air for several weeks now. Whenever I … [Read more...]

R tea cup and planner for 2015

Work Anniversary Musings ~ Learning, Curiosity, Disrupting

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

R tea cup and planner for 2015

  Learning is a beautiful part of my life. Insatiably curious, I love to learn new things and I love to share that knowledge with others. That is why my current job is so satisfying. Every day I … [Read more...]

International Food Bloggers Conference IFBC 2014~ Part 2

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Seattle. Summer weather. Sunshine. Good friends. Bigelow Tea. Food! That is what IFBC 2014 was. Here is the view from my room...FarmstrThursday evening was spent with the Farmstr crowd. Games. Food. … [Read more...]

Writing to Dream

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am writing to dream today. To dream about the world if God’s will were done on earth as it is in heaven. This post is the third in a weeklong writing retreat I am doing called, Writing for the … [Read more...]

A Room of One’s Own

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

A room of one's own is a deep desire for many...myself included. I have day dreamed about this room many times throughout my life. It changed as I grew older and wiser. Some things became less … [Read more...]

A Room for a Family

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I remember most the large stone fireplace that my father built with rocks he carried home from his trips to central West Virginia. The stones were large and smooth and rounded. The Elk River had … [Read more...]

My Beloved Tea Cup #AmericasTea

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Can a tea cup be beloved? Oh yes indeed. This cup came to me at a precious moment – one of those days when you need to stop and pinch yourself it is so memorable. So was that day on Wadmalaw Island, … [Read more...]

mike's hard pink lemonade at Circle K #mymikesmoment #MC #Sponsored

My Mike’s Pink Lemonade Moment #mymikesmoment

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

mike's hard pink lemonade at Circle K #mymikesmoment #MC #Sponsored

I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for mike’s hard pink lemonade. I received a Circle K gift card to facilitate this review and a promotional item … [Read more...]

What’s Wrong With Being Called Mommy & a Mommy Blogger

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

What is the inherent evil contained in the phrase, "Mommy Blogger?" While listening to Meagan Francis discussing "Marketing and Monetization" with Pat Flynn on The Smart Passive Income Podcast, … [Read more...]

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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