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How to Conquer any Challenge

About a week ago, I was tumbling uncontrollably down a giant snow-packed mountain, attempting to do something I once thought I would never try to do again: I was skiing! The last time I tried to ski was on an … Continue reading

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Coming Very Soon: THE BOOK!!!

You probably have noticed that I haven’t posted in awhile. Part of that is because my husband and I were visiting our families for a couple of weeks over Christmas break. But the other reason for my lack of posts … Continue reading

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The Simple Trick(s) to Making Friends…

In my last post I said I was going to address a common negative thought: You know, the one where you tell yourself nobody at school or work (or anywhere) likes you? Maybe you walk into the office in the … Continue reading

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How I’m applying “Upcycle” principles in my own life

I’m fighting off a nasty cold (or possibly the flu) right now. I rarely get sick, which I usually attribute to both my positive thinking and my (healthy, not obsessive) germaphobe ways. When I do get sick, it’s usually because … Continue reading

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“Proactive Patience”: One of the best tricks I’ve learned

Okay, so maybe it isn’t so much a “trick” as it is a truly effective way to a successful, satisfied life. If you’re like me, you don’t always (or ever!) have a lot of patience. But it’s when you’re trying … Continue reading

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Upcycle Project: Make Over Your Thoughts

Enough with negativity already–today we’re “upcycling” your thoughts! How? Start paying attention to what you’re thinking throughout the day. The next time you notice something negative going through your head, upcycle that thought: Change it into something more positive, and … Continue reading

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Upcycle You: The New Life with Cheeseburgers!

You may have noticed that things have changed a lot around here. Why? I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about what I’m trying to accomplish through my work and through my blog. I’ve realized that although some of … Continue reading

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WIAW Europe Series: Venice, Italy

Today I’m giving you a mini-tour of the 10th city on our European Honeymoon Adventure: Venice, Italy! Venice truly is a beautiful city. The canals that meander throughout are breathtaking. Our first stop was to visit St. Mark’s Cathedral, where … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate No Bake Cookie Makeover!

I couldn’t get no bake cookies out of my head. And can you blame me? Today’s ingredient is lowfat (2%) milk. I used to hate 2% milk because all my family ever bought was skim. That all changed when I … Continue reading

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Vegetable Beef Pot Roast

As I write this I’m making a delicious beef and vegetable pot roast, because I want to make it up to my husband for yesterday’s kale chip fiasco (btw when he walked in the door earlier he said, “It still … Continue reading

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