Well, hi there! Long time…. no post. *knock knock* Are you still out there? Where has the time gone? It’s been over two years since I wrote a post on this blogspace. Those two years have been the characterization of God’s Plan being bigger than Your Plan. There have been…
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17 Lessons of 2016 for Bridging into 2017
Happy New Year, everyone! New Year is supposed to mean New You, right? It’s the time we get to wipe the slate clean and start all over again. Get rid of the junk. Remove the toxicity. Dream. Set forth a plan. In essence, it’s a do-over. For some people, that…
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Whatever you celebrate, wherever you may be, whomever you are celebrating with – with yourself, with furchildren, with friends, or with family – may you find joy in the small things, comfort in memories, and gratitude in every moment. Much love, xoxo,
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Self-Care for the Holiday Season
“I’m exhausted” appears to be the universal mantra as we wind down 2016 and gear up for 2017. As I speak with friends, family, and even strangers everyone seems to be at a consensus that we are in need of naps and possibly a week of nothing but Netflix binging.…
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Join Me for #GivingTuesday
*finishes baking all of the squash* *pulls out all of the gingerbread cookies* Happy Holidays! Now that Thanksgiving has passed, I’ve got the hot cocoa, holiday jewelry, and Christmas music in full swing at Joyful Headquarters. I am scheming what to make for baked goods, where decorations will go, what…
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Turning Sorrow into Smiles
To say my 23rd birthday had a plot twist was a bit of an understatement. First, the original plans we had for the day had to be postponed and rewritten due to rainfall (which we desperately need). Instead of going to the Common Ground Fair, I grumbled my way through…
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I’m Feeling Twenty-Two
Well, at least for one more day, anyway! In honor of the fact that I turn 23 tomorrow, I felt I should reflect on what I have done in my 22nd year of life. Life has a way of whizzing by. I never took that whole “time flies by the…
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Project Build Happiness
What does happiness mean to you? What does it look like? Happiness is a journey, not a destination. It is the culmination of many items or moments that bring us joy. It even means learning to love yourself and your own presence enough to find joy in just “being.” It…
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Virtual Tour Across America: Guest Post on the Coastie Couple
A good friend of mine, Pam, is hosting a Virtual Tour Across America blog series on the blog she and her husband share, The Coastie Couple. I am honored and excited to have represented Maine as part of this tour. Summer might almost be over, but it is not through…
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10 Things You Don’t Know About Me (But You Soon Will)
Hi! Welcome to Joyful Teacup, I am so happy to have you. Are you wondering “who is this girl behind the blogspace?” Never fear! Here are a few facts about me that you will discover over the course of reading this blog. 1). I am a Pawparazzi-Proud Dog Momma. There…