Cultivate

167 posts

Building relationships, embracing wellness, and promoting personal growth is one of the most important elements of living life as a verb. The fruits of your labor – your charm – don’t have to result in a tangible masterpiece to hang, photograph to share, or room to admire. They also lie in the memory of a day well spent, story that changed your perspective, laughter with your kids, or moments of you time. After all, the “what” of creativity is all fine and well, but it’s truly the “Who” that makes a life well lived.

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On Being Flexible + Forgiving of Yourself

In my adjusting period, I’ve learned some really important lessons that I want to share with you, particularly about the importance of being flexible and forgiving of yourself. I really feel that these lessons can apply to anyone – new mom or not – because no matter what the situation may be, the notions are extremely valuable for your mental state.

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15 Life Lessons I Learned From My Mom

Sharing my favorite life lessons from my mother with you. After all, moms really do know best!

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The Best Compliment You Can Give To A Pregnant Woman

I was at the grocery store grabbing a few items when it happened. Frazzled, in a rush, and in my own world, I piled my items onto the conveyer belt of the cash register. The cashier, who was a middle-aged woman, smiled at me with the kindest eyes that made me stop to return one right back. She then said something so simple, yet powerful.

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5 Secrets To A Happy Home

In the next installment of The Secret Series, I’m teaming up with Kira of The Imperfectionist to share our secrets to a happy home. I hope these tips are ones that will bring endless smiles to your living space!

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What’s Your Happiest Time Of Day?

In recent years, I’ve become a morning person. This post is all about why I wasn’t before, and what changed to help me rise and shine happier!

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The Upside of Being Busy

While I seem to always wish for more hours in the day, I’ve also realized that being busy is actually a really good thing for me. I’m not sure if it’s where I’m at in pregnancy, or just that a groove of sorts has been found, but feeling motivated has been a really prominent emotion on my mind lately.

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The Surprising Reasons Why I Love My Record Player

I did it. I digressed in technology and officially am now the owner of a record player.

Yes, I recognize that my recent addition files me under the “Stereotypical millennial” bucket, but I must say, I have no regrets. Far from it. Here’s why.

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7 Secrets To A Happy Marriage

As much as we all wish happily ever after was really a thing, it’s simply not. A happy marriage requires work. Hard work. And while I know that the 2.5 years of marriage under my belt doesn’t make me an expert, I have learned a lot so far. Things that I could never have known while dating. Things that only experiences can bring. Things that I’m about to share with you here – the good and the bad – because life is filled with both.

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Mindfulness

How To Make Resolutions That Stick

How to make resolutions that stick, in a few simple steps. Follow these rules and this year is sure to be the best one yet!

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Mindfulness

The Importance of Being Involved

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can better contribute. I’m not sure if it’s the holiday season, or having children who I certainly want a better world for, but the importance of being involved has been something that’s been constantly on my mind.

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