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Little Things // June 2019
Life ► July 1, 2019

Little Things // June 2019

Happy July! A new month means a new little things post, where we reflect on the little things we were grateful for each month. I like to take photos of all the little things, so...

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Little Things // May 2019
Life ► June 3, 2019

Little Things // May 2019

Hello, friends! Happy June! I know this is the constant refrain we hear as each month passes, but… I can’t believe we’re already in June. May was a busy month. I didn’t really sit still,...

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Little Things // April 2019
Life ► May 1, 2019

Little Things // April 2019

In March I talked about planning my month based not only on what needed to be done and what was happening, but how I wanted to feel through it all. One thing I found was...

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Little Things // March 2019
Life ► April 24, 2019

Little Things // March 2019

Hello, hello! I’m a little late to the little things post this month because… well, Easter was coming. And before Lent started I didn’t think about the fact that I work for more churches this...

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Little Things // January & February 2019
Life ► March 11, 2019

Little Things // January & February 2019

Hello, friends! Happy Monday! I experienced a bit of blog writing block for awhile. In January I started to put a lot of pressure on myself about blogging and in February I said goodbye to...

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Little Things // December 2018
Adventures ► January 3, 2019

Little Things // December 2018

Each month I like to practice gratitude by looking back at the little things each month. For me that usually means looking through the photos on my phone and remembering moments that might not come...

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Little Moments // September – November 2018
Life ► December 14, 2018

Little Moments // September – November 2018

Hello, friends! Happy Friday.  It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about something other than books, but that is going to change. I’m not going to stick to a schedule… yet. A schedule is in the...

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12 Ways to Pull Yourself Out of a Funk
Life ► March 16, 2018

12 Ways to Pull Yourself Out of a Funk

Happy Friday, everyone! Except that… I’m not feeling very happy today. I’m not unhappy, I’m just… discontent. In a funk. I’m fine and it will pass, but… I just wanted to have share these feelings...

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Things I’ve Been Grateful for in September
Life ► September 25, 2017

Things I’ve Been Grateful for in September

Happy Monday! I recently shared a rather cynical look at life and everything I put in that post is true, but while I’ve had a cynical view of life, there has also been a lot...

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The Power of Your Words
Life ► March 21, 2017

The Power of Your Words

“You are beautiful, kind, patient and creative.” A coworker popped into my office one day to tell me this, then walked out the door. Another coworker was sitting with me and she said, “I used...

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I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

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A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone ca A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone call with niece, dogs. What was your Sunday like?
Summer has never been my favorite season so I inte Summer has never been my favorite season so I intentionally try to find those moments that I enjoy. Here’s one from summer 2023: sitting outside and watching this bird couple care for their babies.
It’s true. Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. It’s true.

Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. And maybe we should consider taking more flattering videos of the two of us. 😂

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July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summe July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summer to come to an end. I’m thankful that you can see Mina throughout the entire video…there were a few days in July that I wasn’t sure she would be around much longer. Hold your pups tight. 💙 #onesecondeveryday #onesecond #1secondeveryday #1se #monthinreview #videodiary
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