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October 26, 2020
Take the “No Money” Giving Challenge
As we move into the final week before the election, I want to challenge myself, and my community, to step up our giving, but not monetarily. As we engage with our family, friends, and strangers, before responding, whether in person, on social media, or via text, let us respond in one or more of the [...]
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October 12, 2020
One Tip to Make Hosting Easier
Friends, I'm not the best cook. What about you? Do you enjoy being in the kitchen and whipping up a fabulous meal for family and friends? I do a good enough job to get by for my husband and me, but when I open my home, what will my guests eat, is a question that [...]
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September 21, 2020
What’s on Your Fall Bucket List?
Happy fall! I used to say fall was my favorite time of the year, but my opinion has evolved. I have come to welcome all the seasons, as they not only bring changes in temperatures and colors, but new adventures. Each season I like to look into the future of the next three months and [...]
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September 14, 2020
Do You Need a Break
I can't believe I did it. This past week I did something I've never done before. I took an entire week off work, ten days straight if you count weekends, for no reason at all! I wasn't traveling to the Caribbean, or jet-setting around the country. Nope. I stayed home the entire time and I [...]
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August 31, 2020
Psst… I Started a Podcast! Giving Your Best Life
Well friends, I'm doing something that scares the crap out of me! I'm launching a podcast. Giving Your Best Life. Where I'll focus on three of my favorite activities, Goals, Gratitude and yes you guessed it, Giving. I'll still continue to blog and send out my newsletter, but I've discovered, that many of you love [...]
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August 17, 2020
Recognize the Givers You Encounter
I walked into the post office to grab a priority mail shipping box and immediately realized I'd forgotten packaging tape. Dang it! I'd brought the stack of books I needed to mail, but without the tape, I'd have to go home to package and prepare for shipping. As I stood in line to mail other [...]
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August 10, 2020
Loving Your Neighbor When It’s Difficult
For over twenty years, I've had a dream to walk out my back door and be able to hit a running trail. Two years ago, I came one step closer to living out this dream. My husband and I bought a home on ten acres of wooded land. We hiked through trees and thicket and [...]
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August 3, 2020
Do you need to take a step of faith?
This past weekend I celebrated 12 years at Cisco (the big tech company, not food). I took time to reflect on how I got there, and at the end of the day, one pivotal decision, led me down the path of where I am today. At the time when the opportunity opened, each day I [...]
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July 27, 2020
Jump start your Christmas Shopping in July!
As we close out July, I want to go out on a bang and give you a gift now, instead of waiting for Christmas! I'm discounting all my products at www.GivingGal.com/shop by 25%!!! Jump start your Christmas shopping now. Don't need a Christmas gift? We are low on our books for Veterans. Buy a book [...]
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July 20, 2020
Are you making time for an adventure?
Has COVID-19 affected your summer vacation plans? I know it did mine. The first of June I should have spent the weekend trekking a part of the Appalachian trail with my sister and a friend. Plans were cancelled and disappointment sank in. Weeks later, my sister messaged me about having a girl's weekend at my [...]
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