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5 Ways to Flourish This Summer (Despite the Chaos)

Cara McLauchlan

5 Ways to Flourish This Summer (Despite the Chaos)

What seasonal rhythms will you embrace this summer? Here are five ideas to flourish this summer (even if your summer feels like chaos.)

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Celebrating All the Dads I've Known and Loved

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Celebrating All the Dads I've Known and Loved

Who has fathered you well? Whether or not you call them dad, here's an invitation to celebrate those who have nurtured you along the way.

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3 Thoughts on Combatting an Ordinary Life

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3 Thoughts on Combatting an Ordinary Life

I love adventure. But I'm not always good at it. Here are three ideas I'm working on to invite more adventure into my daily life.

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The Practice of Being Brave – What I Learned from Surfing

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The Practice of Being Brave – What I Learned from Surfing

Summer is the perfect time to do something brave. Here's my story about surfing and the adventure of pursuing an outlandish dream.

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Maycember & Ordinary Lovely Things for You

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Maycember & Ordinary Lovely Things for You

How's your Maycember going? May is more than ever like December now, minus the cookies. Here's what's good around here.

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What I Wish I Knew at Graduation: 5 Good Thoughts

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What I Wish I Knew at Graduation: 5 Good Thoughts

What would older you share with 18-year-old you? Here are five good thoughts on what I wish I knew at graduation.

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The Greatest Mom Quality of All Time

My mom was a vixen. But beyond her beauty and cooking skills like Julia Child, was a better quality. Here's her story of listening well.

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Good Things I've Been Reading (and Cooking) Lately

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Good Things I've Been Reading (and Cooking) Lately

April was a quirky sort of month. I've decided to follow suit with my reading and cooking. Here's what I've been into this month.

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The Joy of Saying Yes & April Ordinary Lovely Things

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The Joy of Saying Yes & April Ordinary Lovely Things

Sharing what's ordinary and lovely for my April. Hoping it inspires you to take note of what is ordinary and lovely for you too.

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25 Renewing Spring Things

Spring invites us to come out and play. With all things blooming, here are a few simple ideas to renew your heart this season.

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March Ordinary Lovely Things for You

Sharing what's ordinary and lovely for my March. Hoping it inspires you to take note of what is ordinary and lovely for you too.

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My February Ordinary Lovely Things

Sharing what's ordinary and lovely for my February. Hoping it inspires you to take note of what is ordinary and lovely for you too.

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My Amateur Marriage Advice

It's love week and to celebrate I'm sharing three amateur thoughts about marriage. Not as an expert, but simple truths that always sustain.

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Three Ideas to Make Mondays a Smidge Easier

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Three Ideas to Make Mondays a Smidge Easier

My friend Barbara loves Mondays. So much she calls them "Mon-Yays." Wherever you land, here are three ideas to love Mondays a smidge more.

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50 Cheery Winter Things

What's cheering you on? I decided to make a list of all the life-giving winter things to remind myself of what's good no matter the season.

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Good Things I've Been Reading (and Cooking) Lately

Winter is meant for puttering - a little of this and that. Especially perusing a few good books - here are my winter favs.

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My January Ordinary Lovely Things

What's to love about January? Turns out there are quite a few ordinary lovely things.

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Merry Christmas vs. Happy Christmas vs. Cheers to All

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Merry Christmas vs. Happy Christmas vs. Cheers to All

Wrapping up the year with a post on Merry vs. Happy Christmas and all the ways you celebrate. Plus my dad's Puerto Rican Egg Nog recipe.

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What Are Your December Ordinary Lovely Things?

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What Are Your December Ordinary Lovely Things?

Singer Carly Simon famously said, "These are the good ole days." What if that's true? Here's an invitation to celebrate the ordinary things.

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All My Thanksgiving Favorites

A lovely feast of my favorite stories and treats for all things Thanksgiving.

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