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earth day quote

April 22, 2018

Happy Earth Day!  We do live in a beautiful world.  Let's enjoy it.  Book a trip to a new place or just go for a walk around the block.  Get out there to see it and appreciate it.

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quote

April 4, 2018

I love this quote.   There are definitely some people out there who are mean, annoying, get under our skin. 

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quote about luck

March 17, 2018

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I appreciate this quote from Oprah about luck. 

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funny & true quote

February 25, 2018

This will remind people of me.  And I bet many of you can relate!

We're human-we all have our shining moments and those days when we just cannot seem to get it together.  Let's laugh

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friendship quote

February 14, 2018

Happy Valentine's Day!  This Valentine's Day, I am thankful for good friends.

Anyone who has been through a rough time really learns who their friends are.  Their loyalty sticks with you think and thin, they believe in you even though you are not perfect, t

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it starts with you

January 7, 2018

Let's be the change we want to see in the world. 

This happened to me once in a work setting.  I was complaining about the culture-no one says hello, people aren't positive, I don't feel any good energy.  I very wise person

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quote-stillness

2018 plans: stillness & movement

January 4, 2018

This about sums it up.  I should dedicate more time quieting my mind and more time moving my body.

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happy thanksgiving 2017

November 23, 2017

This quote always has been and always will be one of my favorites.  Let's embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving not just today but every day.  The more we practice gratitude, the happier our perspective will be. 

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you are unique

October 23, 2017

Don't try to be like everyone else.....just be you.  That is your greatest strength.

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beauty tip: be happy

August 27, 2017

This quote is so true.  Don't focus all your energy into buying clothes or curling your hair....the girls who radiate an happiness are the

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happy friday

August 25, 2017

Who can relate to this?  This is me almost every Friday.....although it is easier to get motivated in the summer with the longer warmer days.  Enjoy your Friday evening whatever it brings!  Girls night out or in PJ's by 7pm--both are fabulous in my book.  Happy Friday!

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what's important quote

July 26, 2017

Although I promote shopping, fashion, decorating your home, and jewelry, please remember this quote (also a gentle reminder to myself).  They don't hold a candle to friendship, laughter, or learning.

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celebrate life!

July 16, 2017

I really love this quote.  This is just how I want to center my brain in the morning.  Let's not just "get through the day"........let's celebrate!  

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quote: be yourself

March 30, 2017

Everyone who knows me well reminds me to do this.  You probably hear the same thing.  The people who know us best are those who see our quirks, our imperfections, our crazy moments.  Those are also the people who love us the most.

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quote competition

March 19, 2017

This is a good reminder.  Although sometimes a little healthy competition can push us to be better, sometimes we should just worry about ourselves.  Be the best we can be,

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who are you surrounded by?

February 26, 2017

I think of this quote all the time; it is so true!  Don't you find yourself talking like your colleagues?  Starting to react in the same way your best friend does to a situation?
 

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love quote

February 14, 2017

More than money, more than promotions, more than a bigger house, more than travel, ........the only happiness in live is to love and be loved.  I am thankful to have people to love and people who love me.  We are meant for connection.

Let's celebrate love this February.  Love for friends, sisters, parents, children, cousins, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, BFF's, dogs, girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, wifes, grandparents, grandkids, teachers, mentors, ......

Think of 5 people who you love and be grateful for the opportunity to love them.  And let them know.

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how to get what you want

February 5, 2017

Most guys need help in the shopping for gifts department.  Most women do not need help shopping for ourselves (the only thing we need help with is shopping less!).  So....how do we reconcile these two things?  Put them together.

Help your man buy gifts for you. 

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2017 new year's resolutions

January 21, 2017

Yes, I know, I'm a bit late on this one.  But, hey, one of my NY Resolution's is letting things go & not being so serious.  So, it's cool!

I have three resolutions this year.

  1. More champagne & more dancing on tables
  2. More cooking
  3. F*ck it bucket
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michelle obama personality

January 18, 2017

Yes, Michelle Obama is a style icon.  Yes, she has been on the cover of Vogue twice.  The best part about her?  Not her dresses or shoes.  It's what's on the inside.

What words would you use to describe the FLOTUS?

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