There is also more rejection than ever before—that is, if you are lucky enough for someone to actually reject you. Most of the time you will be ignored. I have been writing seriously since the age of seventeen and I am about to turn thirty. Most of my twenties were spent trying to launch a career as a scriptwriter. “Tortured” is certainly a word I would use to describe my writing life, until recently....
What if we told you that on average rush shipping generates approximately 40% more carbon emissions than standard shipping? That means that shopping early and choosing standard shipping over rush allows you to perform a small act of love for the planet. ** By finishing up your online shopping before December 4th and not selecting next-day or same-day delivery, you will be giving one hefty holiday present to the planet....
It is March and just two weeks until St. Patrick’s Day! Do you feel the Luck of the Irish? Well, let’s spread the luck to your spouse and give them a 4 Leaf Clover. This is the perfect and simple card to give your spouse for St. Patrick’s day. Remember my Lucky in Love lotto cards? This is the same idea on one card. So gather your supplies: Lucky You Shamrock Card (there is my version and a blank version if you want to write in other things) Glittery cardstock Gold metallic paint Dishwashing soap Packing tape Adhesive Bakers twine & button (optional)...
An article posted recently on Veterans Today explores whether anything that can be done prior to deployment to help “vaccinate” soldiers from the damaging effects of extreme or prolonged stress of combat. According to the Mind-Fitness Training Institute (MFTI), the obvious answer is mindfulness meditation. MFTI founder, Elizabeth Stanley, “has conducted studies with military personnel that show regular practice of mindfulness meditation corresponded with decreases in perceived stress and the development of fewer functional impairments in high stress contexts....
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. How’d you like to SCORE this darling set of “Mommy & Me Date Ideas” cards for FREE? Yep, FREE!!! This adorable set was designed by the crazy talented Sameeha of The Inked Leaf and, in honor of Mother’s Day, we are giving them away to all of YOU lucky ladies! We know that the joy of motherhood is found in the little things....
