Tag: dailyprompt
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Furniture Flip for Charity
When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? I recently took a risk signing up for a Thrift and Flip challenge through Refurnishings for Justice for Orphans. I don’t have a lot of extra time currently, haven’t refinished furniture in many years and wasn’t sure of expectations, but it…
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The Family Beach House
Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. The family beach house has been in the family for generations and has meant many summers of gathering with extended family. In addition to our beach house, numerous other relatives have family beach houses in the same area or rent in the same area. Time at…
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Always Doing – Never Done
Something on your “to-do list” that never gets done. Laundry, vacuuming and “the dishes”. Constantly in process- never completed.
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Fun or Torture Part 2
List five things you do for fun. The other day, I wrote about 5 (6) things I do for fun that others have joined me for and learned it was not for them. It got me thinking about activities others have gotten me to do with them- supposedly for fun- that were not pleasant for…
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Fun or Torture?
List five things you do for fun. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that one person’s definition of fun may be another person’s definition of torture. I’ve certainly learned activities I think are fun are not everyone’s cup of tea. Without going into detailed stories of how I’ve accidentally tortured people by having…
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Complaints Mean It’s Time for a Self Check-In
What do you complain about the most? When I realize I want to complain, or worse-hear complaints already coming out of my mouth, it is a reminder for me to check in with myself- not to ignore my feelings or thoughts, but to take stock of what is driving the urge to complain and intentionally…
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Flow
What are your favorite sports to watch and play? My definition of sport has a wider net than the typical sports that immediately come to mind like football, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, etc. A long time ago, I did used to play soccer and lacrosse; though now if I tried, I’d likely get injured. These days…
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Blessed to be a Blessing
What would you do if you won the lottery? If I won a substantial amount from the lottery, there are key steps I would take and recommend others do the same. For background, I am passionate about personal finance so I can be a good steward of my own resources and I also love teaching…
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Buying books vs. Reading books
What books do you want to read? I would love to make time to read all the books I keep buying but don’t seem to have time to read at the moment. Progress happens but very slowly. Buying books is most definitely a different hobby from reading books. Aligning the two takes effort: 1. Self…
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Making Time to Unwind
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? Lately there is not much leisure time. Everyone always needs something and the demands of working while raising children generally has me pulled in many directions. I’ve had to learn to both set boundaries and also ensure my current chosen leisure activities are easy to…
Just A Branch 