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  • An Insider's Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks | Jest Kept Secret

    An Insider’s Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

    • August 15, 2018
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    • The Adventurous Life
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  • Your Story Matters: 5 Great Reasons to Keep a Journal | Jest Kept Secret

    Your Story Matters: 5 Great Reasons to Keep a Journal

    • July 30, 2018
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    • The Joyful Life
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  • Linocut artist carving a block

    12 Creative Things To Try

    • July 9, 2018
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    • The Creative Life
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  • Fellowshipping the One Who’s Here

    • May 15, 2018
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    • The Spiritual Life
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  • Organic 101: Understanding Organic Labels

    • March 7, 2016
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    • The Natural Life
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    Sailboat by Ireland's Blasket Islands

    My Word of the Year—And Why I’m Already Changing It

    • January 9, 2019
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    • The Joyful Life
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    Normally at this time of year, I’d be writing a post about my new year resolutions. These posts never really accomplish much other than to give me some sense of accountability. You know, that whole, “tell someone you’re going to do something and you’re more likely to do it,” thing. The jury is still out…

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  • Sheet Music

    #LightTheWorld with Christ-Centered Christmas Music: An Interview with Allie Gardner and Sara Baril

    • December 21, 2018
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    • The Creative Life, The Spiritual Life
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    I used to be the person that started listening to Christmas music right after Halloween—or sometimes on Halloween because it’s definitely not my favorite holiday. While I’m no longer that extreme with…

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  • Gingerbread house and gingerbread man Christmas tree ornaments

    DIY Clay Christmas Tree Ornaments

    • December 19, 2018
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    • The Creative Life
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    There’s nothing quite like decorating the Christmas tree to get me in the mood for Christmas. Brett and I put up our teeny tiny little 4-foot-tall tree the day after…

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  • Soldiers in a military vehicle giving a demonstration on a beach

    Finding Joy on the Battlefield: How to Be Happy Even When Life is Really Hard

    • December 11, 2018
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    • The Spiritual Life
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    I am hurting tonight. I don’t like writing about being sad, because my goal is to encourage and inspire. Writing about my woes always feels like a pity party to…

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  • Christmas present and hot cocoa

    Ten Easy Ways to Enjoy Christmas and Save the Planet at the Same Time

    • December 3, 2018
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    • The Natural Life
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    I love Christmas. I love the romance of the season—the lights, the snow, the time spent snuggled up under blankets drinking hot cocoa and watching holiday movies. I love the…

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  • Book Review: Called to Create by Jordan Raynor | Jest Kept Secret

    Called to Create

    • November 28, 2018
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    • The Creative Life, The Spiritual Life
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    Title: Called to Create Author: Jordan Raynor Genre: Religion/Entrepreneurship Blurb We were created by an infinitely creative God to reflect his love and character to the world. One way we…

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  • Paint brushes and pastels

    Small Business Saturday: My Favorite Independent Artists

    • November 24, 2018
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    • The Creative Life
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    While I’m not a fan of the commercialization of Christmas, I do like supporting independent artists, many of whom make a good chunk of their annual profit during the fourth…

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I'm a quirky Canadian-American who's always ready for the next adventure. I always return my shopping carts to the cart corral, I fold gum wrappers into origami cranes, and I polish my nerd badge daily. I am passionate about helping others find and celebrate the things in life that bring them joy.

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