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You might have heard about something called the No Spend Challenge. So what is it? And it is right for you? I'll break down some different ways to approach this challenge and you can decide if it's something you can do to help save money.

We've heard it before Gratitude is important and you need to find things to be thankful for. But what about the times when it's hard to find something to be grateful for? What about the times when life isn't going anything like you planned? What about the times when gratitude is the last thing on your mind? That's when we flip the script on gratitude. Those are the times when w...

In a season of change have you ever said in anger or frustration - it's not supposed to be this way? It's easy to get stuck here on this statement. At this point of wishing things were different and resentful of how life has turned out. While it's a common sentiment, getting stuck here will serve you no positive purpose. So how do we get past it? How do we move past the resentment t...

Have you ever wondered 'what is my purpose'?  It feels like a big question and the answer feels mysterious and unknown. But what if it was so much simpler than we realize? What if your purpose was relatively easy to figure out?   

We hear a lot about self care these days but what if it's more than eating cheesecake and taking bubble baths? When it comes down to it, self care is taking care of yourself. That means so much more than random self indulgences.  Taking care of your self should be a daily and consistent practice of repeatedly doing what is in your best interest in the long run. 

How often does fear drive our decisions? Fear can be a loud voice or a silent motivator.  Either way, fear does not come from God.  Fear is a liar and acknowledging the fear is the first step to getting rid of of. Listen to this: https://youtu.be/1srs1YoTVzs?si=9AlCuUiPB47iMfWz

Sometimes it's really hard to say "No".  So often it feels easier just to keep the peace and say "Yes"  But what does it cost us to say "Yes"?  Let's talk about saying "No" and how it can become a piece of our growth and healing

Finances can be confusing.  There is a lot of information out there.  Where do you even start?  If you are trying to get on track financially speaking, I've got three steps to get you started.  They are simple steps but they do take determination and focus.  Winning with money isn't rocket science, but it does take a strong dose of self discipline  

Letting go of the things that have hurt us isn't easy.  However it's necessary to live a beautiful and amazing life.  Letting go of the past is the only way to move forward. But how? Let's talk about the gentle are of letting go

We all want a Glow Up - especially after a break up or a difficult season.   I'm talking about knowing things like knowing your face shape and body type.  These things will help guide you in trying new styles and finding the very best you! Here is a link to the website that really details how to find your body type via measurements and then in turn the best way to dress for it: https://thewel...

It's more important than you might realize to find a reason to laugh, to find a reason to smile, most especially when you are walking through a difficult time. Let's talk about ways you can laugh and smile during a darker season.

Want to solve 80% of your problems? You might not like the answer. It's self discipline. That's right, 80% of your problems can be solved with self discipline. It's an answer that's both impowering and intimidating. It's impowering because I have ownership and control over the majority of my life. But it's intimidating for the exact same reason. Let's talk about...

Dating can be intimidating at any age. But dating after the end of a long term relationship, dating when you are middle aged - that's tough! How do you know if you're ready?  There are a few questions you can ask yourself to get an idea of where you stand and to better gauge if you truly are ready to get back into the game.

Scripture says "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy" Psalm 126:5. What does that mean? How does it relate to living through a difficult season? I propose that the difficult season, painful as it is, offers a unique opportunity to trust God on a different level. Your tears are precious to God.  Don't let them go to waste - sow them.  

Winning with money starts with a combination of spending less (covered in Part 1) and earning more. Today I explore different ways to earn a little extra cash. There are all kinds of ways to earn a little more money - none of them will get you rich. But when money is tight sometimes a little bit can make a big difference. From selling old electronics, to simple online tasks - here's my list o...

Winning with Money often needs to focus on both saving money AND earning more.  In part one of this two part series, we talk about different ways to save money some are big some are small but little things add up over time.  Part two will be different ways to earn more money.

Today we talk about how little things like sight, sound, smell and touch - all have an impact on our mood.  Taking the time to look at these things and how they make us feel allows us to make better choices which in turn sets us up for a better mood.

I never thought weight lifting was for me. Then I started and was amazed at the benefits of resistance training - especially for middle aged women.  Did you know it seriously helps with the symptoms of menopause?  I couldn't believe it.  But it's true.

Do you have plans and hopes for the new year?  Most of us do.  Goals can help us achieve them. Lets talk about what works and what doesn't. Lets talk about ideas to give us the best chance for success.  It's your life and you are free to shape it anyway you wish - goals keep us on track and help ensure we end up with a shape we are proud of.

The Christmas Story offers hope even in the middle of our darkest season - I would say especially in our darkest season. It's not uncommon for us to dress up the Christmas story and remove the grittiness and the humanity from it. Lets take a closer look. Let's talk about the very real emotional drama that was unfolding. There is so much comfort in the realization that this is where Jesus...

A lot of people talk about healthy boundaries, but what are they really? They are so much more than cutting someone out of your life. To me, healthy boundaries are more like parenting yourself. Doing what's best for yourself even when it's not easy. And healthy boundaries involve all sorts of things - not just people and relationships but finances and food and time management. What healt...

Forgiving the hard thing - it seems impossible.  But there is power in forgiveness - more power than we realize. Let's talk about forgiving the really painful things and letting them go so we can live a healthy and whole life.

Who has made an impact in your life? Take the time this season to write them a heartfelt thank you note. You will not only encourage someone else, you'll encourage yourself as well.

The challenge is to write down 100 things that you are thankful for.  Can you come up with 100?  It's not as hard as it sounds. I'll help you find different places to look as well as different areas that maybe you haven't thought about.  When we walk through a difficult season it is more important than ever to remind ourselves of all the things we have to be thankful for.

Major life transitions are hard. Being alone for the holidays might be a new thing for you.  How do you get through this season of love and joy when you really just feel sad and angry? I've got 5 tips to get you through. It won't make everything magically better but focusing on these things will help reduce the aggravation and hopefully help you find a little peace in middle of the chaos...