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Thankful Thursdays: Week 37 – Bubble Wrap and Crazy Hats

Thankful for… monsoon sunsets books good enough to read twice bubble wrap thrift-store purses new beginnings an honored hero a friends who always has a smile on his face getting paid to do this marching to the mailbox   I’m also thankful for my first experiment of “Wednesdays Unplugged“.  It was a nice way to recharge in the middle of a busy week. Plus, it gave me more time to…

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Thankful Thursdays: Week 35 – Friends, Veggies and Onion Goggles

Thankful For books that challenge me to live authentically. Morning bubbles and bed head. The first week of the Whole Foods September Challenge, and a husband who is committed to doing it with me (update coming tomorrow). Saturday mornings at the Gilbert Farmer’s Market. Reunion with one of my favorite friends. My 24-hour veggie vending machine. Onion Goggles. (I’m not allergic to onions but they make me cry like crazy and…

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Thankful Thursdays: Week 33 – Sunsets and Streaks

Thankful For a few hours with an old friend. Letting Shelley put color in my virgin hair. Not freaking out about the bright streaks in my hair. Spending a few hours with another good friend, and the fact that she scouted out super cool gluten-free spots for us to visit. A pirate welcoming me home from LA. Mom-in-Law taking the helm while I was gone, and leaving me with clean laundry and…

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Thankful Thursdays: Week 32 – My Ethiopia Travel Mates

As I head off to Fitcation, I wanted to give you all a chance to meet some pretty amazing people.  The crew I traveled with to Ethiopia is ah-mazing.  Each has their own beautiful story and inspires the world in in a different way.  Click on the links to find out for yourself how great they are. I introduced you to Emily a couple weeks ago.  She is awesome-sauce.  Click…

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Thankful Thursdays: Week 31

This week I’m thankful for… sleepy dogs, mommy makeovers, people living out their faith, cheering for Ethiopia, perspective, Saturday brunch, Toms that now hold memories (and fish guts), a thoughtful gift from a friend, air time, and cotton candy sunsets.   What are you thankful for?    

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Thankful Thursdays: Week 30 – A Sweet Reunion

The day we got to meet our sponsored children in Ethiopia was a day of incredible joy.  To meet and hug our kiddos meant the world to all of us.  We didn’t think the day could get any better.  And then, as the sun faded to orange and grey, our hosts took us to one last place.  The “play station”. When FH partners with a community, they build an office…

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