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A Better Way to Say Yes

We say “Yes” to things we wish we didn’t. It is often the normal “Yes” we give. But it doesn’t have to be…Why not say “No” politely instead of a begrudged “Yes”?Firstly, a begrudged “Yes” graces no one. Secondly, it is felt by everyone involved so the activity is under a gray cloud. DailyOM had a small essay about ‘Finding Freedom in No’ that dives into the challenge saying “No” brings up inside ... View Post

February's 28 Ways Loving List

February’s 28 Ways for Loving the Ordinary List

28 Ways for Loving the Ordinary Each & Every DayEvery month I create a list with ways for Loving the Ordinary each and every day. That is to say it is a list to help enjoy life by Carefully Curating the days with home, garden and life. Taking time to enjoy the moment alone or with someone special. I've expanded on some of these ideas to further inspire you. Here are February's 28 Ways for ... View Post

CCL Book Club

Starting a CCL Book Club, Who’s in?

The beginning idea of A Carefully Curated Life Book ClubStarting a Book Club has been calling to me for a few years. Last year I asked if anyone was interested, a few of you said “Yes”. But I didn’t jump in - to be honest a bit of overwhelm jumped into my head. I couldn’t decide which books to read. So the idea has been swirling around for a year yodeling at me. Therefore, to calm the yodeler and ... View Post

January's Loving the Ordinary List

January’s 31 Ways for Loving the Ordinary List

31 Ways for Loving the Ordinary Each & Every DayEvery month, I create a list of ways to love the Ordinary each and every day. It is a list to help you enjoy life by carefully curating the days with home, garden, and life. Taking time to enjoy the moment alone or with someone special. I’ve expanded on some of these ideas to inspire you further. Here are January’s 31 Ways for Loving the ... View Post

Holiday Love Checklist

Holiday Love Checklist

Doesn't everyone love a fun list?I love a checklist! Yes, there are things to write down and then check off as completed. It gives me a sense of accomplishment, plus I can see all I did that day, week, month, or season. Add the holidays, and a Holiday Love Checklist is born!This list is part of the necessity of a to-do list to get things done for the season. And part of a fun list to think about ... View Post

December's Loving the Ordinary

December’s 31 Ways for Loving the Ordinary List

31 Ways for Loving the Ordinary Each & Every DayEvery month, I create a list of ways for Loving the Ordinary each and every day. It is a list to help you enjoy life by carefully curating the days with home, garden, and life, taking time to appreciate the moment alone or with someone special. Additionally, I wrote a blog about Curating Life with Loving the Ordinary Lists that expands on using ... View Post

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