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How To Reduce Stress With A Log

We all have stress. It’s part of life, but if stress is ruining your life, you need a strategy to reduce it and get rid of it. A stress log can do just that! Stress is the leading cause for insomnia....

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Jesus Does Not Like Panty Lines

“Excuse me.” Tap, tap, tap on my shoulder. I turn to see a woman standing behind me. She smiles, her perfect white teeth bling back at me. “Hi,” she whispers and shoves a t-shirt the size of a moomoo...

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Love Lessons From Gram

I run my fingers along the frayed hem of Gram’s apron and bury my nose in the fabric.  It smells of her laundry detergent and a hint of molasses cookies. Or maybe I imagine the cookies. A fresh wave of...

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Be A Grace Giver

Be a grace giver, instead of only being a grace receiver. Feel free to share but do not crop my name and website off of this image. ©MelindaTodd2015 Blessings, Continue reading The post Be A Grace...

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The Art of Work by Jeff Goins – A Review

A calling is a life lived well. Jeff Goins When given the chance to join Jeff Goin’s launch team for his new book, The Art of Work, I almost hyperventilated with excitement trying to get my info in as...

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Swimming With Sharks

We visited two aquariums on spring break. Sharks swam among many different ocean creatures, most of whom would likely make a tasty meal for them, including a diver in one tank. The sharks and fish all...

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An Unlikely Champion – Queen of Katwe

“Sometimes the place you are used to is not the place you belong.”   The abuse was thick, like a fog blanketing everything, but only she could see it. Nights of raging violence, rape, cigarette burns,...

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9 Things You Should Never Say To A Diabetic

As of Christmas Eve of 2010, I am officially in the type 2 diabetes club. Not the Christmas gift I ever planned to receive. It is what it is. Over the last almost 7 years, I’ve heard some of the...

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3 Reasons Your Content Is Not Going Viral

You wrote a kickbutt piece and yet, it’s not going viral. Or anywhere for that matter. Your amazing content is going over like a turd in a punch bowl. Hmmm… Let’s solve this crazy mystery. Your content...

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The Happy Words Game To Fight Negativity

We all have negative thoughts sometimes but some of us really struggle with it more than others. For one week, challenge yourself to take notice of any positive words. Take the time to write them down....

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The One Thing I Cannot Make You Believe

“Don’t forget to smile for pictures. And not that weird fake smile you do.” What weird fake smile? I have a fake smile? Dad’s words shadow danced around me all day long. When picture time came, I...

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Should I Quit Church?

The new pastor of our old church said we all deserved everything that ever happened to us in our past. My husband and I looked at each other. No words were needed. He knew what I was thinking. Boom. We...

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Jesus Does Not Like Panty Lines

“Excuse me.” Tap, tap, tap on my shoulder. I turn to see a woman standing behind me. She smiles, her perfect white teeth bling back at me. “Hi,” she whispers and shoves a t-shirt the size of a moomoo...

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Love Lessons From Gram

I run my fingers along the frayed hem of Gram’s apron and bury my nose in the fabric.  It smells of her laundry detergent and a hint of molasses cookies. Or maybe I imagine the cookies. A fresh wave of...

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Swimming With Sharks

We visited two aquariums on spring break. Sharks swam among many different ocean creatures, most of whom would likely make a tasty meal for them, including a diver in one tank. The sharks and fish all...

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An Unlikely Champion – Queen of Katwe

“Sometimes the place you are used to is not the place you belong.”   The abuse was thick, like a fog blanketing everything, but only she could see it. Nights of raging violence, rape, cigarette burns,...

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9 Things You Should Never Say To A Diabetic

As of Christmas Eve of 2010, I am officially in the type 2 diabetes club. Not the Christmas gift I ever planned to receive. It is what it is. Over the last almost 7 years, I’ve heard some of the...

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Back To School With Mermaids!

Why not go back to school in style with some mermaid supplies? Be unique when you walk in the doors with custom mermaid designs! Click on the images below to head to my print on demand stores! *If you...

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Best Self Reflection Journal Prompts – Free Printable Journal Pages

Remember when you were a kid and filling out journal pages and worksheets was actually fun? I’ve created some fun self reflection journal pages that you can print for free! Use these ideas as a jumping...

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Ocean Quote About Life

Change can bring out good and bad within us. It will highlight areas we need to improve and show us where we’re succeeding. In the waves of change we find who we truly are. Feel free to hit the share...

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