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Mindsets for a Better Life
Who of us doesn’t crave a better life? While a morning routine or daily habits may help for a short while, changing your mindset can ensure life-long change. Mindset #1: I’m going to enjoy myself. There’s always going to be dishes to wash, laundry to fold, and meals to cook. You’ll always need to move…
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Wedding Iced Tea Recipe – A Citrusy and Bright Delight
My husband and I were married on a spring morning. I concocted this iced tea recipe to serve with brunch afterwards. It was just as popular as the mimosa bar! Ingredients Steps 1 Bring water to a boil. Steep mint, lemon balm, and tea bags for 10-20 minutes. 2 Remove mint, lemon balm, and tea…
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Soulmates Don’t Exist (And What to Look for Instead)
Nicholas Sparks, Nora Roberts, and rom-com movies may have made you swoon, but they also set you up for disappointment. Soulmates don’t exist. But deep, steadfast, burning love is achievable. If Soulmates Existed, You Could Never Stop Looking For the sake of discussion, let’s say that soulmates do exist. Out there, somewhere, is a man…
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How to Be Successful – 5 Reminders for Young Women
Between the ages of 18 and 25, you are laying down a foundation for the rest of your life. Life before age 18, aka your childhood, was largely out of your control. But now that you’ve stepped into adulthood, it’s time to take the reins. Read on for a few practical tips to be successful….
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Be Truly Confident. Practice Modesty.
In a time of booty enhancing yoga shorts, body positivity, and “love thyself above all else” mantras, the term “modesty” gets treated like foul language. But today I am here to say – modest is most certainly hottest. I know I’m not the only one who is getting tired of seeing every crack and curve…
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First Semester College Tips: Practical Advice for New Students
Hey, welcome back to the blog! Today I’m sharing my top tips for your first semester at college. 1. Go to church Not going to the church will most likely be the norm once you get to college. None of your family or friends are around to know if you skip it. And I know…
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Freedom Of
It’s such a relief to know I can say exactly What I want to say To you. I need not wrap my words like packages, Fussing over ribbons and bows. My thoughts aren’t delicate. I can throw them against the wall Or drop them down the stairwell And they’ll reach your ears just the same….
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You Are a Created Being and Your Creator Knows You
You were created for a purpose. There’s nothing like Biology 101 to make you feel like a flat-earther. That’s how I felt anyways during a study group after a lecture on the theory of evolution. We were looking at a diagram of bird wings. The text was saying how evolution was demonstrated in the similarities…
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The Ultimatum That Changed My Life
“I’m not going to marry you.” Okay, let me set the scene for you. I’m a junior in college. It’s April. For the past three years I got great grades, was involved on campus, and volunteered in the community. I wanted to be the BEST law school candidate I could be. I attended study groups…