This past week has been a much-needed break for me. Not quite the beach vacation I’d like, but it helped recharge me. Semi Unplugging I did take all my gadgets with me, but I didn’t do much work. I worked on a class I had bought months ago about productivity and I spent one day[…]
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Photo taken by Michele McGraw
This is a Best Buy sponsored post. Which Bluetooth speaker should I buy? I get asked that question a lot. My answer is always, “the one that fits your lifestyle.” Insignia has two Bluetooth speakers a Best Buy that will fit just about everyone’s family lifestyle. Whether you are on the go or at home,[…]
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I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence-Central for Jif To Go Dippers. I received a sample to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating. Jif To Go is sponsoring a #GetGoing contest where you could win $1000 by showing them how Jif peanut butter gets you going. Find all[…]
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Such a nice beach. I missed summer.
I miss the beach a lot. These pictures are from our trip to Myrtle Beach last week for a dance competition. Wish I could spend my whole summer with my feet in the sand. Some day!
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Great suggestions for summer after graduation travel plans! I didn't travel the summer after graduation. I spent the summer working.…
I barely remember the summer after my high school graduation, but I do know it’s supposed to be an “epic” summer. In the scheme of my life, it was just another summer. But if you want to make yours memorable, there are many apps on Windows 8 that will help you plan the “Summer of […]
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I did the virtual 5k today! Woot!
Today is National Running Day, so I thought it was the perfect time to share my running story for 2014. Throughout the years, my kids have run with me. I’ve run a 5k with all of my kids at some point. I love that they have all realized that running is fun and you can[…]
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LOL! I agree. This winter is making the desert look more appealing.
Since I got back from CES, we’ve either had a snowstorm or I’ve been sick. First I had the flu, then I had a week where I felt better. Then I got a head cold which turned into bronchitis and a sinus infection. The bronchitis is better, but the sinus infection is hanging on and[…]
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Agree 100%! I think the most important thing is to self check as you said. We can’t undo what we…
Yep, I do feel lucky! Earlier in the summer I had a mole on my shoulder looked at by my Dermatologist and it came back as Melanoma. I’ve had this mole on my shoulder for as long as I can remember. And here is a closer look at the mole. I started to feel that[…]
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I know exactly how you feel about the beach. Just being at the beach makes my whole body relax and…
Self-Care! That word can mean so many things. I’ve written often about how important “taking care of me” is to me. Let’s look at the word first before I get into my definition. What is Self-Care? The dictionary defines self-care as: care of the self without medical or other professional consultation. WOW! Such a clinical definition. Taking care of the self without medical consultation.[…]
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So glad you got a nice break from so much! I need to follow your lead on this!