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New Years Intentions

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The Power of Intention When you’re clear on your intention, you take inspired action that’s in alignement with your words and truth. You also quickly manifest what you desire because…

The Power of Intention

When you’re clear on your intention, you take inspired action that’s in alignement with your words and truth. You also quickly manifest what you desire because you’re clearly putting out words and actions that are in alignment with the thing you want to attract into your life.

–StephenieZamora.com

As we move towards the blank slate, that is presented to us as a new year, I am empowered by the possibilities. 2018 was a wonderful year- a year of new experiences, a year of learning and a year of encouragement. Looking forward I am excited to build on that foundation here on the blog, move forward with new adventures and make time for myself and my family a priority.

As we watch the ball drop on a great year and ring in a new one I want to be perfectly clear with myself and the universe. It is time to set my intentions to create a year worth mention.

#Self-Care

Self-care is a term that got big for me in 2018. To define self-care: The act of taking time for yourself, forging your own path and making yourself a priority. In 2019 I am going to make more effort on me. This intention includes taking care of my physical body and taking care of my emotional body. For the physical body, I intend on increasing my activities levels (finallllllly using the gym membership 🙄😅) and taking the leap into the Keto Diet. This should be fun — stay tuned! 🙃 Next, for my emotional body, time in meditation and time spent doing things I LOVE are high on the list. 

I Can Do Anything NOT Everything

Next is a big one, that seems to be on my list of intentions more and more. However, I believe I have improved over the years, but of course, there is always room for more. Therefore, moving into the new year I intend on using my calendar to be more efficient with time and keep me on schedule. By planning ahead my intention is to avoid over obligation and prioritize my list of opportunities. In keeping the list in front of me and in context, I believe I will better manage my time. 

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This blog has been such a great adventure over the past year. I have returned to my crafty soul, I have connected with wonderful people and I have created opportunities for myself. The most exciting announcement of 2019 is that I will be joining the Young Living Family! I have used Essential Oils consistently for about two years and have fallen more and more in faith with them. I have learned so much and am eager to learn more – and of course, share my journey with you!

Throughout the next year on the blog, I intend on widening my network, refining my brand and keeping one foot in front of the other. As a dreamer, it is easy for me to jump to the ‘happily ever after’, as January nears I intend to stay focused and work in the moment. 

Family Time is the BEST Time

2019 is a big year for our family. Our daughter will start her senior year of high school in the fall. With that comes all the emotions, ones I can’t even grasp yet 😭. Looking to 2019 I intend on taking every available opportunity to play together and make memories as a family. We have some fun plans here and there and a whole lot of spontaneity in the middle. Reveling in the moment whether it is big or small is my intention for the year. From soaking in – the belly laughs, the boo-boos that need bandaging and the wonder of her becoming a woman – it is going to be a wondrous year!

 

What are your intentions for the new year? 

Blessing for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year to you and yours.

xo,

C

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Presence Over Presents This Holiday Season

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As we enter November and the holidays arrive quickly I wanted to take a moment to talk about truly putting presence over presents. This year it feels like Thanksgiving is…

As we enter November and the holidays arrive quickly I wanted to take a moment to talk about truly putting presence over presents. This year it feels like Thanksgiving is earlier than ever! Two weeks from today, how did that happen – I feel like we were just taking First Day of School pictures!? In addition to the time going faster, it also feels like we as a population are doing more, constantly running from one thing to another. With the fast pace of life these days and the never-ending to-do list it is hard to believe we take the time to enjoy anything.

Presence

Presence as defined by Urban Dictionary:

presence

Living in the one singular moment. Elimination from the mind obsessed creation of time. No time. Pure consciousness.
One singular moment. Living in the now. What would life look like for you if you just took a moment to live in the now? Would you be hungry? Would you be joyful? Would you be lonely? Taking the time to evaluate the moment and the emotion/feeling you have in it can work to best serve your future self. So often we keep ourselves running, constantly thinking of the next thing as a way to distract ourselves from the needs of the moment.  Perhaps if we listen, we could tend to ourselves the way we often tend to everyone else. 
 
No time. Elimination from the mind obsessed creation of time. This to me is the most profound part of the definition, the creation of time. When I stop and think about the implication of that statement it almost stops me in my tracks. This point is so true I hate to admit it. We constantly create deadlines, schedules and plans based around different timelines that WE CREATE. Perhaps if we took time out of the equation the opportunity to accomplish our task would be less stressful and more enjoyable. If we just let the obsession subside and truly believed that there was more than enough time for it all, perhaps there would be.
 

Presents

As the Wish Lists grow longer and longer, keep in mind that kids won’t remember 80% of Christmas morning six months later. What they will remember is making cinnamon rolls with grammy or playing Rummy with their cousins. 

Pressuring ourselves to cross off their Wish Lists for things they often don’t need or won’t use is killing the spirit of Christmas for many of us. It’s pushing us past the point of Jolly Old Elf and into the category of Scrouge. And the worst part? It is all self-driven and unnecessary!

My Promise

As the holidays approach I am making a promise to myself. A promise to experience the moment to the fullest. To listen to the needs of the moment and work to meet them. To embrace those around me and really listen to what they have to say. To enjoy a cocktail with an old friend. To be silly and do ‘kid stuff’ with the nieces and nephews. To embrace my family in all their dysfunction and glory – because this is now, these are my people and this is our story. 
 
Good luck my wonderful friends! Cheers to the most wonderful time of the year!
 
May your cup always be filled with coffee, your Prime orders always on time and your Target always be open!
 
xo, 
C
 
 
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COFFEE TIME – Perk Beverage Co.

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As you pull in to Vale, Oregon you can’t help but notice the newest building on Highway 20. At the corner of Highway 20 and 17th St N, you will…

As you pull in to Vale, Oregon you can’t help but notice the newest building on Highway 20. At the corner of Highway 20 and 17th St N, you will find a great new coffee spot in town! Whether you’re looking for a drive-thru or a quiet spot to read Perk Beverage Co. has you covered. 

Perk Beverage Co Vale, OR

Hours

Perk Beverage Co. is open Monday – Saturday with hours during the week ranging from 6:00 am -7:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. No matter the time of day Perk has a comfy place for you to sit and a hot (or cold) beverage at the ready.

Perk Beverage Co Vale, OR

Menu

Perk Beverage Co. offers your traditional coffee beverages, teas, fresh fruit smoothies and Italian Sodas. During my visit, I stuck to my standard drip coffee with sugar and a splash of cream. The coffee was full-bodied and smooth – absolutely delightful! Coming in at $ 2.00 for a 20 oz cup I was pleasantly surprised! Adreena went for a fresh fruit smoothie while Aaron chose a Breve. 

In addition to drinks, Perk Beverage Co. has you covered on the snack and food front! From freshly baked pastries to paninis and salads – regardless of time, they are sure to please.

Perk Beverage Co Vale, OR

Perk Beverage Co Vale, OR

A Place to Socialize

Perk Beverage Co. prides itself in being a gathering place for the community as well as a stopping point for passers-by. It’s convenient location and roomy interior are perfectly paired to meet that mission. Perk offers free wi-fi, a selection of board games, ample parking, clean bathrooms and great customer service! What more could you ask for?

Well, there is one more thing… and adult beverage would be nice now and again. 😉 Well actually Perk Beverage Co. does serve adult beverages, they offer a selection of canned beers and wines for consumption during your visit.  🍻

Perk Beverage Co Vale, OR

If you ever passing by be sure to stop in, you’ll be happy you did!

Until next week, cheers to Friday Jr. ✨

xo,

C

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How to Reframe Life With Daily Gratitude’s

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There are times in life where we are presented with difficult situations and/or challenging people. In these instances it is often times easier to live in the negativity instead of…

There are times in life where we are presented with difficult situations and/or challenging people. In these instances it is often times easier to live in the negativity instead of finding a way to reframe the experience. Daily gratitude’s are one of the ways I work to process through those moments and reframe life.

#Throwback

As a junior in college I was faced with a very challenging professor. For the longest time I dwelled in how “hard the class was” and how “impossible the teacher was”. Round and round I went down the rabbit hole until one day when venting my employer pulled me aside and gave me some advice. She told me to pick ONE thing, it did not matter how small. Pick ONE thing that you like about the person or the situation. Start small and really hone in on that particular detail. She told me the more I practiced, the more that positive feeling would consume my thoughts and wash out the negativity. So the next class period I spent most of the lecture identifying that one thing… I’ll be honest I don’t have a clue what she was teaching that day. But by the end of class I had decided that she had excellent taste in shoes. LOL. That was it; I would focus my energy on appreciating her taste in footwear. 🤷🏻 Every day I would come to class, excited to see what pair of shoes she’d be wearing — from her Burberry ankle booties to her Marc Jacobs wedges. This practice kept me interested and in a positive place, class after class. After successfully passing her classes and even learning to like the professor I realized this was the key to anything uncomfortable I might face.

Nowadays I am long past ‘particular’ professors but I still encounter similar situations. I have learned to add these reframes in to my nightly gratitude routine. Nightly gratitude’s are the practice of writing down the things you are thankful for in the 30 minutes before bed, every day. Doing so seeds positivity for the future and gives a firm direction for the universe.

If I have a challenging situation or person, I focus two to five gratitude’s specific to that instance. For example; “Today I am thankful my new job has comfortable chairs” or “Today I am thankful my boss was busy in meetings”.😂 Mixing these gratitude’s in with my already flowing list of positive items creates for a powerful change.

Give it a try and let me know what you see!

I’d love to hear more in the comments below.

xo
Carolyn

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Daily Gratitude’s – The Best Way To End Your Day

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Many years ago I began the practice of journaling my daily gratitude’s. Daily gratitude’s are the practice of writing down the things you are thankful for in the 30 minutes…

Many years ago I began the practice of journaling my daily gratitude’s. Daily gratitude’s are the practice of writing down the things you are thankful for in the 30 minutes before bed, every day.  I will be honest there are times where I do it every day… and there are times when my notebook collects dust. Although, I can always tell when I stop. Taking the time to process the things that are good in your life tells the universe what you appreciate and what you desire more of.

Daily gratitude’s give a clear and concise direction to the universe.

In the beginning, I advocate creating a list 10 things. Big or small, just ten items that you are thankful for in that day.

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For example:

January 25, 2018

  •         Today I am thankful for a dependable car.
  •         Today I am thankful for a full fridge.
  •         Today I am thankful the dog used the restroom outside.
  •         Today I am thankful the meter had money in it when I parked.
  •         Today I am thankful the coffee was hot.
  •         Today I am thankful my phone charged.
  •         Today I am thankful for free wifi at lunch.
  •         Today I am thankful for an empty sink.
  •         Today I am thankful the sun came out.
  •         Today I am thankful I am going to bed on time.

Thank you Thank you Thank you

I recommend keeping your notebook by your bedside table to keep the process convenient to your routine.  As your list of 10 things becomes easier work to expand, eventually filling the page or even spreading on to the next page. Set a goal and write until you reach it, every night.

As you practice your gratitude’s you will start to see shifts in your universe, be aware of them and know that you are making the changes.

Give it a try and let me know what you think! I’d love to hear what changes you observe!

xo

Carolyn

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