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Birthday Reflections:
Adulting, Food Poisoning, and an Unexpected Mother-Daughter Day Turning 35 felt like a milestone worth celebrating—one of those birthdays where people inevitably ask, “Do you feel any different?” This year, my honest answer was: I feel like I’m finally getting better at adulting. Some days I’m mapping out plans six to twelve months into the…
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Turning Regret into a Memory:
A Lesson from Emily’s Field Trip Life has a way of throwing curveballs, especially when you’re juggling busy schedules, work commitments, and family life. This past week was one of those times for our family. With the waterpark season kicking off and my focus on getting everyone in the system for their start dates, paired…
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The Art of Keeping Secrets:
The Hard Part About Costuming Costume making is a labor of love, creativity, and passion. It’s a journey that starts with a spark of inspiration and evolves into something tangible, something magical. But here’s the thing about costuming that I’ve come to realize—it’s also an exercise in patience and restraint. As much as I want…
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Our Feathered Friends:
Life with 8 Chickens! Life has been a whirlwind of creativity, travel, and projects lately, but amidst the hustle and bustle, we decided to add a little feathered joy to our lives. A few weeks ago, we brought home eight adorable chickens, and let me tell you, they have been nothing short of a blessing.…
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Trusting God’s Timing:
A Year of Service and Growth There’s something humbling about trusting God’s timing, especially when life doesn’t unfold the way you envisioned. Competing in the Mrs. Idaho America pageant was one of those moments for me. I poured my heart into preparing, hoping to make it to the top 8. But when the results came…
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Creating Something Meaningful:
Transforming My Book Into an 8-Week Experience When I set out to write a book about my 8-week course on authenticity, I knew one thing for sure: I didn’t want it to be just another book that people read, feel inspired by for a short time, and then forget about. I wanted to create something…
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Tackling Spelling and Grammar:
Overcoming My Writing Fears When I was first asked to write a book about my course on authenticity, I couldn’t help but think, Do they even know me? I mean, let’s be real—spelling and grammar have never been my strong suit. I’ve always been more of a math person, someone who loves the clarity of…
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Overcoming Doubts:
The Journey to Writing My Book on Authenticity When I was first approached to write a book about my 8-week course on how to be authentic, I brushed off the idea. Writing a book? That was for people with perfect grammar, boundless patience, and a knack for creating life-changing narratives. It didn’t feel like something…
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New Sponsor
Blo Blow Dry Bar Meridian https://blomedry.com/blo-meridian With not only multiple locations open across the country, this is an amazing place to keep your hair in good condition and to look fabulous while doing it. Let me tell you about my photoshoot that I had down in Utah just a month ago! I was really nervous…
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Interviewing as Yourself
Being asked to be an instructor for Boise Community Learning is something I am proud to be a part of! As a HR Manager I interview over 1k future employees a year, and the skills that come with not only answering in an interview, but knowing what to ask a possible future employer is important.…
A Paige of Inspiration 