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Don’t Compare Yourself to Others

By //  by Candace Sampson

One of the best gifts of spring is the heralding of summer just around that bend in the road. And living in a cold climate with a darker, colder and drawn out winter makes the bright, hot days of summer seem like the prize for making it through another year of seasonal cartwheels. We switch from snow pants to capris and from Boots to flip-flops in what seems like a blink of an eye. Many people love winter and snow and outdoor fun. I am not one of those people. If I dare to compare—winter is the …

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Babies, Chicks, Lambs and Heart Coherence

By //  by Candace Sampson

I just love seeing all the new in spring. Not only the new flowers and new grass, but new baby animals that we get to see around Easter at the farms and petting zoos, and I am blessed to be welcoming a new baby niece in a few weeks. All this newness is a beautiful symbol of innocence. The purity and unadulterated innocence that just makes the center of your chest get all warm and fuzzy. That warm and fuzzy feeling in our chest has been well studied lately, and is being referred to as …

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Ten Commandments For Hockey Parents

The back to school flurry and the reddening leaves mean one thing: hockey season is approaching. It actually means many things are approaching, like winter and clearing snowy driveways and nostrils that stick together …

Lose the 2019 Mindset: 10 Tasks To Do Now So You Can Slack Later

Yesterday I spent the day pursuing stress free, mindless activities. I planted an indoor garden, read a book that did not try to fix me in any way, and watched two RomComs filled with escapism and lots of PDAs. I crawled …

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43 Holiday Tips to Get You Through the Season with Ease

Getting through the holidays stress-free can be a daunting task. Let's face it, no matter how many deep-breathing techniques we employ, sometimes there's just no escaping all there is to do over the holidays. I love …

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How to Say No and Not Feel Bad About It

Did you know there are two words, that if used correctly, can make your life so much easier? It’s true, you can change your life with the proper understanding and use of just two words. Those words are “yes” and ”no.” …

How to Prepare for a Garage Sale

In the tradition of deal seekers and women who just can't take the stuff piling up in the basement corners for one more day, it's time to join the noble Saturday morning pursuit of garage sale season. We have a …

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I Let My Life Go To The Dogs And Found Joy In The Process

In the spring of 2016, I read the book The Happiness Equation and to say it changed my life would be an understatement. The message of the book resonated with me deeply, especially when it emphasized doing things that …

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