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Monthly Motivation-He Directs Our Path
Monthly MotivationHe Directs Our Path During my grandson Caleb’s spring break, we decided to visit a different museum each day for three days. At the first museum, there was a special exhibit featuring challenging mazes and puzzles. I’ll admit, I’m not great at navigating mazes, but we were eager to give it a try. The…
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Friday Fun Day-Fun With Foods From Kumquats to Croissants to a Home Chef Coupon
Welcome to Friday Fun, a space to focus on the things that bring us joy and excitement—moments to take a break from life’s stresses. Lately, I’ve been having fun experimenting with new foods. After watching another episode of Chopped, my desire to try different ingredients and incorporate past recipes was reignited. Join me as I…
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Navigating Dental Care and Divorce: A Series — Today, Let’s Explore Cost-Saving Strategies
Navigating healthcare after a divorce presents many challenges, and dental care costs can add to the burden. Dental procedures often come with hefty price tags, and managing these expenses on your own can feel overwhelming. While I can’t guarantee significant savings, this post offers practical tips and useful insights that may help you better manage…
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The Joy-Finding Joy Even in Difficult Times
Joy is relative. I may find joy in something that does not bring you joy, and you may find joy in something that does not bring me joy. That being said, we can find some joy in all phases of our lives. During the most difficult and joyless time of my life, when my husband…
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Eight Steps to Help You Face Your Fear When You Are Not Feeling Brave
Life throws many things our way that can spark fear. Fear has a way of catching us off guard, plunging us into a state of dread and uncertainty, often leaving us unprepared to face the challenge ahead. It can be truly paralyzing, leading us to deny reality and hide instead of moving forward. But hiding…
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Fun Friday Kitchen Adventure: Chopped, Enoki Mushrooms, and a Unique Asian Sauce
Life can get stressful, and sometimes we all need to hit the pause button and find a little fun or peace—even if only for a moment. I like to call this a mindful, positive distraction. That’s why I set aside Fridays to share something enjoyable, whether it’s a fun activity, a cherished memory, or just…
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Navigating Health Care After Divorce: A Series — Today, Let’s Talk About Medical Procedures
Medical procedures can be costly, and managing these expenses alone after a divorce adds an extra layer of challenge. While I can’t promise you drastic savings, this post shares practical tips and insights that might help make your medical bills more manageable. I hope it provides clarity on your options and helps lighten the financial…
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Stress Relief and Self Care-Coloring For Stress Relief
Divorce and Stress. Divorce is often ranked as one of the most stressful life events—second only to the death of a spouse. Personally, I see an unwanted divorce as being like a form of death with intent, making it deeply painful. Stress from such experiences can significantly impact both your health and well-being. With this…
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Solo Travel-How You Can Connect With Others When You Travel Solo!
I love to travel. I enjoy exploring my home state of North Carolina and crossing the state line to explore other parts of the country and beyond. Now that I am divorced, I travel alone. I figure if I wait for someone to go with me, I may never go, so I gladly accept the…
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Navigating Health Care After Divorce: A Series — Today, Let’s Talk About Prescriptions
The rising cost of medical care can be overwhelming, especially when navigating life after divorce and managing prescriptions without your spouse’s health insurance. While I can’t promise to lower your medication costs, today’s post offers insights and practical tips that may help you find ways to make prescriptions more affordable. Hopefully, this information will give…
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