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4 Ways to Start the New Year Fresh and Keep it Fresh All Year Long

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I am not one for New Year’s resolutions. I never have been. It’s too much pressure! What I do love about a new year though is the hope that it brings. Every December 31st is a time for me to reflect on the good and bad things that happened that year and give me hope that the next year will be even better. It’s always a time of self-reflection and anticipation. This year I decided to make a conscience effort to be intentional about making those hopes a reality. It’s true that you can’t control every situation and you most certainly can’t control what people do or don’t do. But I do believe there are ways that you can meet the hope of a better year with actions to turn that hope into daily reality. Here are 4 ways to start the New Year fresh and keep it fresh all year long. 1.Only Do Things That Are in the Direction of Peace and Joy My husband and I celebrated our 8th anniversary on January 1st at the CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village. ...

How To Do Summer With A Toddler: Beach Trip

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I may not be with the majority in saying this, but, I am really freaking glad summer is almost over!  It’s my least favorite season and other than maybe teachers who get the summer off, I don’t understand why people like it so much!  In Houston it’s miserably hot and humid.  If I park at Target, by the time I get my cart inside I already have beads of sweat rolling down my back and that is NOT an exaggeration!  Going to the pool is an option, however I am not a “lay out by the pool” kind of girl when it comes to this Texas heat!  Furthermore do we women really like wearing swim suits?!  I mean, let’s be real ladies!  From trying them on, to having to shave and wax, all so we can then cover it up with an over priced cover up and hat! If I had my way I would hibernate in the summer and you guys can just text me when it’s time for boots, and pumpkin-spiced everything. That being said, this summer was my first with a toddler.  I didn’t want m...