Positivity leaps from the pages of Marlo Thomas' new book, "It Ain't Over . . . Till It's Over: Reinventing Your Life--and Realizing Your Dreams—Anytime, at Any Age." I sat down with my favorite cup … [Read more...]

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Positivity leaps from the pages of Marlo Thomas' new book, "It Ain't Over . . . Till It's Over: Reinventing Your Life--and Realizing Your Dreams—Anytime, at Any Age." I sat down with my favorite cup … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
This girl is tired but keeping on with my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. The studio is going to take a while it seems. 30 years of gathering, dissolving a teaching studio in combination with a … [Read more...]
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Heading into the second week of my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. Week one is behind me...that is a good thing. You can see exactly what this all about in my Summer Simplifying Challenge & … [Read more...]

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This is the 7th day of the first week of my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. I am pretty happy with the progress. The take away for the first week: One baby step at a time actually accomplishes … [Read more...]
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I actually reached Friday of the first week of my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. That is an amazing accomplishment. You can see exactly what this all about in my Summer Simplifying Challenge … [Read more...]
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I am going to make the 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge happen. You can see exactly why in my Summer Simplifying Challenge & Manifesto. Another day, another box unpacked and distributed. I am … [Read more...]
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This 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge just might work for me. I feel better that I ever have about letting go. It could be that I have declared to the world that I am doing this in my Summer … [Read more...]
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I suck at simplifying...or I should say I used to suck at simplifying. OMGosh has it been difficult for me to let go. So I suck at letting go also. I know...I have issues. But that is not the case … [Read more...]
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I am through lugging the weight of the world on my shoulders...DONE! FINI! Letting go begins today! I am putting it out there and asking YOU to hold me accountable. P L E A S E!!! As of today, June … [Read more...]

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It's Spring and deep cleaning my new home is underway with a 'wedding' present - a SteamMachine Multi-Purpose Power Steamer provided by Homeright. I found the Homeright team at Haven in July and they … [Read more...]

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I am beyond thrilled that my state-of-the-art Whirlpool - PUR refrigerator has finally found its home. I won this on a Twitter Party over two years ago. It was delivered just before I left my island … [Read more...]

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You know that I love my tea. I enjoy probably three cups every day. I start each day with a hot, steamy cup of Bigelow Plantation Mint. I brew it in my handy-dandy Hamilton BeachThe Scoop®. I love … [Read more...]

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I am doing Swing Into Spring blog hop #swingintospring with many other DIY bloggers this week. I am hoping to participate in each day's fun. Today's link party is Mantles with Craftberry Bush. Come … [Read more...]

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I am a collector...a curator of vintage throw aways. If you don't want it any longer, I probably do. I am attempting to simplify, I truly am. (Truth be known, I suck at simplification.) I have … [Read more...]

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I seem to be writing a lot of healthful posts of late and I was thrilled when asked to review "7 Years Younger, The Anti-Aging Breakthrough DIET" book. I received a review copy of the book for my … [Read more...]

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This year I am making some healthy lifestyle changes and this post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS ™ blogger program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC. and The Motherhood, who sent me products and … [Read more...]

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I am decorating a new home!!! I was browsing for some creative inspiration and ended up on book art artist Lisa Occhipinti website. I was head over heels inspired by her Sea Anemones. As my … [Read more...]

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I am sharing little vignettes with you as we get the new house in order. Here is the Breakfast Nook... … [Read more...]

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"At the heart of a truly great business there is a lack of busyness and the presence of a humble, determined visionary." -Abbot Christopher Jamison, Finding Sanctuary: Monastic Steps for Everyday … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

As most of you know I am making some healthy lifestyle changes this year and this post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS ™ blogger program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC. and The Motherhood, who … [Read more...]