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How To Fall In Love With Mornings (and become a morning person)

May 23, 201631 Comments

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I've never met an adult who couldn't use an extra 5 minutes of sleep. But I've also met people who love to wake up early and seize the day. In fact, I never thought that I'd become a morning person, but I have.  You see, I used to believe that mornings and evenings belonged to different people. The early birds actually enjoyed rolling out of bed before sunrise, while night owls found themselves most productive once most others had gone to bed. What I've discovered more recently, though, is the desire to take charge of my days-- and weeks-- and I've realized that it all starts with ...Continue Reading

The 6 Types Of People You Need At Your Table

May 17, 201618 Comments

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Say yes, say no. We are constantly told to draw boundaries, especially in relationships. It's hardly enough to "be intentional" when choosing friends. It's impossible to choose relatives. And try as we might, we find ourselves connected to, enmeshed with, and integrated into a community of imperfect individuals. How does this often play out? We begin a friendship with sympathy, commiseration or even lust for a neighbor's status or possessions. We then develop deeper connections-- until we grow tired and impatient. The result? We claim minimalism as our mantra and declare that we "just ...Continue Reading

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My Favorite Nonfiction Travel Reads (that have changed my perspective)

January 18, 201625 Comments

I hate to admit it, but I read most when I'm traveling. The otherwise idle time spent in transit is distraction-free (with the exception of movies on the plane), and I find myself more likely to make it through a book while on the road. This past year, I yearned to learn again-- to be engrossed ...Continue Reading

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48 Hours In Seville, Spain

January 14, 201638 Comments

Seville might possibly be one of my favorite towns in Western Europe, and I have been to a handful. Laid back, sophisticated, sunny and romantic, it's pretty much everything you might possibly be looking for on vacation. In 2015, we ended up traveling to 5 different continents-- and after all ...Continue Reading

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The 5 Secrets of Powerful Speech

January 11, 201625 Comments

Words are everywhere. We are constantly bombarded with messages, promotions, updates, advertisements and campaigns, and the majority of it will add very little value to our lives. Despite my efforts to subscribe only to useful newsletters, I can easily receive over 50 automated emails a day. The ...Continue Reading

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The Royal Alcazar in Seville, Spain

January 8, 201622 Comments

Oh, the south of Spain. Romantic, vibrant, charming and irresistible. Where does one begin? It's a fascinating part of the world that integrates European, Islamic and Mediterranean cultures all at once. Our foray into this amazing corner of the world only lasted four days, but we packed a lot in. ...Continue Reading

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Hello 2016: looking back and looking ahead

January 6, 201646 Comments

Did I miss the the Happy New Year gravy train? Despite being barely a week into 2016, I feel like I did. How quickly we move along these days-- and what's the rush, really? It seems as though it will be January for a while. So let me indulge in a little reflection. As I type this, the rain is ...Continue Reading

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Bon Nadal.

December 24, 20158 Comments

Merry Christmas, sweet friends. It's funny how travel can take you far away-- and then closer than ever-- to the heart and soul of the season. From the moment we stepped foot in Sevilla to this very moment in Barcelona, I've encountered strange new reminders of the glorious moment in history that we ...Continue Reading

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10 Highlights on our Upcoming Spain and Morocco Itinerary

December 18, 201523 Comments

We're en route to Spain today and will be spending the next two weeks enjoying Andalusia, Barcelona, and then Morocco! I am so excited to travel internationally again, not least because my posts on Japan (particularly the ones on Kyoto) have had such positive feedback. I can't wait to share about ...Continue Reading

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Why Travel Is An Excellent Component Of Simple Living

December 15, 201529 Comments

There's a fluidness between choosing to live simply and choosing to explore the world. Simple living allows us to focus more on things that matter to us-- faith, family, advocacy, community-- as we shed off the frivolous things that ensnare us. But sometimes, simple living is seen as limiting: ...Continue Reading

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Let’s Build A Cafe In Ecuador

December 11, 201521 Comments

You might remember that Aaron and I spent July in Ecuador. We wandered through the lovely streets and plazas of Quito, and made a 3-day jaunt to the Andean town of Cuenca as well. But the main reason we visited was to volunteer with Casa Victoria. We helped run their summer program for kids in ...Continue Reading

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Making Room: The Truth About Hospitality

December 9, 201532 Comments

Come in, sir, for you are weary And the night is cold out there Though our lives are very humble What we have, we have to share... These simple yet remarkable words are sung by the bishop in the musical Les Miserables (kudos if you recognized it!). I experience a jolt of conviction each time I ...Continue Reading

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Give Impact: 7 Socially Responsible Gift Ideas

December 4, 201524 Comments

It's no secret that we Americans spend billions of dollars every holiday season purchasing gifts for each other. It's also no secret that many products we purchase are made in industries that have been neglectful (at best) when it comes to the lives of factory workers.  Most of the time, we shop ...Continue Reading

10 realistic goals for the end of 2015

10 Realistic Goals For The End Of 2015

December 2, 201517 Comments

Friends might already be mourning the passing of another year and setting hopes and expectations for 2016, but this year isn't over yet! 2015 still has a good 30 days, and a lot can happen in 30 days. If you've come to the end of this year anxious, tired, and with a little regret, you're not ...Continue Reading

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Our 2015 Thanksgiving Menu Inspiration

November 23, 201512 Comments

It's that week again... when I'm wandering down the aisles of our local grocery store like a child in a candy shop. I just can't wait for our family gathering on Thursday where we get to feast on delicious, seasonal dishes that I'm creating this week. For the past month, I've been gearing up for ...Continue Reading

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When Authenticity Becomes A Recipe For Disaster

November 18, 201529 Comments

We are now a culture obsessed with authenticity. We've donned a peevish perspective on social media, on networking, on new friendships-- basically on anything that might not feel "real" enough to us. We expect everyone to divulge everything. Authenticity is a good thing (at least, it used to ...Continue Reading

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7 Ways to Make Today Matter

November 16, 201526 Comments

In the wake of tragedy-- whether personal or global-- we find ourselves asking questions that often lie dormant when things are going "just fine." The challenge of living in this tension we call the human experience, where we fluctuate between exceeding joy and exceeding despair, is choosing to ...Continue Reading

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