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How to Make a Patchwork American Flag Quilt for the Fourth of July

August 1, 2025
How to Make a Patchwork American Flag Quilt for the Fourth of July
There’s a special kind of joy that comes from making something with your own hands—especially when it connects to traditions, celebrations, and sweet memories. This summer, I’ve been reflecting on those magical, nostalgic ’90s childhood vibes and how to invite that feeling back into my life. I felt inspired to create something beautiful that could help our family start...
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Midyear Goal Progress and Reset

July 1, 2024
Hello, friends. It’s July, which means it’s time to check in on our 2024 goals, progress towards them, and reset our focus for the remaining half of the year. I love a midyear goal reset because our goals change from season to season. Our goals and our priorities ebb and flow and shift as life happens. This is a...
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Stage 4 Endometriosis Diagnosis

April 24, 2024
Meeting the Right Doctor, Getting Surgery, and My Diagnosis After 22 years of chronic pain and exhaustion, 15 years of having “unexplained female infertility,” and being told by every doctor beforehand that my symptoms were normal and most women experience them, I finally have answers.  After advocating for myself time and time again, for decades, I finally found an...
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2024 Goals

January 12, 2024
Woman holding goal planner and mind map worksheet of 2024 goals
My 2024 goals- focused on being gentle with myself, evaluating what really matters and why, and figuring out what realistic goals would be in those areas. 2024 Goals focused on health, infertility, having more fun, paying off debt, and more.
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Are Hustle Culture, Comparison, Vanity Metrics, and Sensory Overwhelm Killing Your Goals?

December 31, 2023
Author of the article standing in front of a distressed plaster wall.
Hustle culture, comparison, vanity metrics, and sensory overload keep us from setting and completing our goals.
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My Autumn Bucket List and Free Printable Download

September 15, 2023
Why you should have a fall bucket list The crisp days of autumn are soon to arrive, and the anticipation has most of us excited for the change in season. But we don’t want to look back on these next few months come December, wondering where the autumn season went. (Time has a habit of slipping away when we...
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Create a Vision Board You’ll Love — A Joyful, Step-by-Step Guide

July 14, 2023
Photograph of Laura in front of her vision board cork boards
Vision Boards: A Creative Boost for Your Mind and Heart I love a good vision board. Vision boards are a fun, creative way to document your goals visually. Vision boards aren’t just pretty—they’re powerful tools that help you hold your goals close and invite them into your life. When you create a visual reminder of your dreams in your...
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