Joyfulness (n.)

A condition of supreme well-being and good spirits.

How To Find Motivation And Inspiration

How To Find Motivation And Inspiration

I've been feeling boxed in lately.  When I graduated college years ago, my education stopped.  I didn't go to grad school.  I don't have any certifications that I have to keep up to date.  Our only instructions prior to graduation were to go out...

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Julep Laurel + Link Love

Julep Laurel + Link Love

julep laurel Click here to subscribe and receive your first box free! (This is a monthly subscription service that you can cancel or skip at any time) Is it shameful that I'm already planning grab sushi (and mcdonalds fries, don't judge me) on my way home, immediately...

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Stop Waiting: Stuff & Things

Stop Waiting: Stuff & Things

You're waiting for something to pan out.  You're waiting for a decision to be made.  You don't know where you'll be in a year.  You're waiting for a sign.  You're waiting for courage.  You're waiting. Something you want to do is contingent on...

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Why I’ll Never Be A Fashion Blogger

Why I’ll Never Be A Fashion Blogger

When Kristina blogged about this Old Navy dress, I didn't hesitate.  I immediately ordered it.  I've never done that before--ordered something a blogger suggested.  But it seemed so easy!  And hey, it was on sale.  Win-win. Okay, story time....

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When You’re Waiting for A Marriage Proposal

When You’re Waiting for A Marriage Proposal

Julep: Michaela My junior year of college, one of our friends confided in me that he'd bought a ring and was proposing to his girlfriend.  Instead of feeling happy and excited, I was overwhelmed with jealousy. It didn't matter that we were only twenty years old,...

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All the Fall Things Make Me Giddy!

All the Fall Things Make Me Giddy!

I hit Target the other day (are you even surprised?) and saw that the Airwick fall scents were on sale for $4.99 (two inserts and a plug in).  I didn't even think twice, boop boop boop, in to my basket went three different packs, thank you very much. When I got...

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Friday Love + Julep Delores

Friday Love + Julep Delores

Julep Delores Subscribe today for a free box!   (This is a subscription service, however, you can skip or cancel at any time!) This week flew by, right?  Or is that just me?  I swear I operated on practically no sleep (I'm sure my husband is rolling his...

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Productivity Hacks: Stuff & Things

Productivity Hacks: Stuff & Things

Running a business + working full time means that I don't have time to be lazy, uninspired, or to procrastinate.  It's easy to get overwhelmed, but the other side of that coin is to just come to a full stop, ignoring all responsibility.  Let's not let that...

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Talking Life: Taking Risks & Being Afraid

Talking Life: Taking Risks & Being Afraid

For a while now, I've wanted brave tattooed in teeny tiny script on the underside of my wrist.  The act itself would take tremendous courage because it would openly go against my upbringing.  Never mind the fact that I already have a tattoo.  But...

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Lately: What I’ve Read

Lately: What I’ve Read

I don't read the back of books.  I either dive in blind, based on author loyalty, or based on recommendations from friends (blog and IRL).  Because of that, I'm not going to summarize these books for you, I'll simply share my thoughts.  I'm not so great...

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