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1001 Books to Read Before I Die (and then some)

Inspired by Peter Boxall’s 1001 Books: You Must Read Before You Die, at the beginning of 2018 I decided to create my own list of books to read. What amazed me the most is just by creating this list I gained quite a bit of inspiration and historical insight. That’s something I wasn’t expecting, but made me even more excited to read some of these books.

This list contains both fiction and nonfiction selections I’m interested in reading for one reason or another. Many were recommendations from friends or books that won some kind of award. Some of the books on the list will be books I’ve read in the past, but want to read again to see if I glean anything new from them now that I’m older and hopefully wiser. All of the books are of interest to me. You’ll notice a good deal of psychology, philosophy and science books on the list.

Protecting my Dreams with DreamKeep Rewards

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My family has a lot of dreams. Some we’ve realized, such as home ownership, home business, having kids, and homeschooling. Others we are still working at, such as having a secure financial future, career and education aspirations for the kids, and big plans for travel. The kids are currently saving up money for a vacation to Germany!

52 Week Decluttering Challege

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Too much stuff around the house means more clutter and more stress. It’s time to take on the extra baggage around the house and start getting rid of some things, finding new homes for others, and putting a stop to the unfinished projects around the house. For the past several months I’ve been gradually working…

Simply Delicious Winter Sunshine Cocktail

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This post is sponsored by SheSpeaks, Inc. and Simply Orange Juice Company. It’s the time of year for holiday entertaining! While I love a good dinner party, sometimes a cocktail party better suits the crowd. Cocktails, appetizers, music, and friends. It’s a great way to introduce friends from different social circles, and catch up with…

I Said Yes!

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I’m excited to announce that I was proposed to the other day! Yes, I’m married and have been happily married since 2005. No, I’m not getting married to someone else either. So, who proposed to me, and if I’m not getting married, what did I say yes to? I was asked to marry my nephew…

Holiday Snack Creations: Get Kids Excited About Healthy Eating

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Today we tested out some create your own winter fruit art. Not only is it fun to make, it’s fun to eat! It can be holiday themed and makes for a great family activity.

Dogs Are More: Love Makes You Family

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Glory is more than just a pet, she’s family.

My husband, a self proclaimed dog lover, wanted a dog. We had a house of our own, the kids were a bit older, so I decided it was time. We adopted Glory and that was the beginning of our journey with a dog.

Joining in on PositivelyPresent’s Gratitude Challenge!

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I know it’s been a few months since I shared my own challenges with all of you. This November, I’m participating in the Gratitude Challenge PositivelyPresent shared. The challenge is a basic social media challenge that gives you freedom to use the prompts as you want. You can post daily, or just when you feel…

Dogs Make a Difference

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This year, Milk-Bone is celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary with Canine Assistants, a non-profit organization that trains and provides service dogs to children and adults with physical disabilities and special needs. This is the kind of training we were learning about this week.

Making Time for the Ones You Love

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Staying connected with family and friends is important on so many levels. Spending time with friends and family can help to reduce stress, build stronger relationships, and create new memories. It’s in your best interest to make time for your friends and family!