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2024 Expectations Vs Realities At the end of 2023, I was all gung ho; this was going to be the year that I completed X, Y and Z. Okay I start most years like that and then, of course, things happen. So why do we end up disappointing ourselves by not meeting our own expectations…
A Tiny Glimpse of a Village in Maine I just found this post in my drafts. I started writing it during the pandemic as a follow-up to The Very Best of Maine 2019 Series I have no idea where I sourced this or who quoted it, However, it speaks to the way a…
Today’s writing will be very different but it has a hidden message, I just need to figure out what it is. Maybe it will resonate with you. Layers and Stairs Trapped, a maze. Like peeling an onion, layers, and layers of stairs Occasionally, you reach a flat level and find your way through unfamiliar territory…
Beach Getaway Summer Road Trip Essentials Your Guide to Comfort Adventure | SheSpeaks “Have you ever taken a vacation by yourself? For work or just because? If you have not, then I highly recommend it, even if it’s just 2 nights.” ~lena@whatmommydoes.com (Adventures in SEO) What is your favorite beach getaway memory? …
Summer Break Sanity Saver Lists 17 Tips For Planning Your Summer Break Here are 17 fun activities to do with your kids during the summer: Visit a Local Park: Spend a day outdoors enjoying playgrounds, nature trails, and picnic areas. Have a Beach Day: Pack sunscreen, towels, and snacks for a day of sun, sand,…
I will be joining the post-A to Z Road Trip. Though the road trip is to links from our April A to Z challenge. I’m reminded that my first guest post was about travel. I am re-sharing it here. The Very Best of Maine Thinking about traveling with your child? Read here to…
Some More Simplicity Serenity and Harmony I am linking up at Five Minute Friday During five minute Friday we are given a word prompt and write for 5 minutes. Learn more about the link-up and how it works here. This week’s FMF writing prompt is: SOME So seeing these beautiful colored eggs in the…
My Reflections on the 2024 April A to Z Blogging Challenge The first of the reflection questions was ‘Did you win?” Personally I have a hard time calling myself a winner. But if winning is based on completing all 26 letters of the alphabet in the month of April than YES!!!! I DID IT!!! WOOOHOO!!…
Introvert Striving to Thrive Remotely New Month, New Day New Attitude Did you set new years resolutions or intentions at the first of the year? Are you still amped up and rearing to go or have you given up and moved on to something else? I’ve let too many things get in the way of…
How is your last week of April going? It has been busy around here. I’ve been participating in the A to Z Blog Challenge this month. My focus has been trying to relate my posts to the importance of mental health. I have a freebie called Stress Less. My goal is to get an email…
