ISSUE 05 $10
A Portion of Proceeds Donated to the Council On Domestic Abuse
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Well, here we are, failing forward through 2018. I say that in the most positive way because failure is not a bad thing. No, we haven’t failed big in any way recently, but we are constantly learning and growing, moving forward through experiences and struggles. You see, 2018 has been a turning point for us in some ways. We are teaching ourselves to be ok with learning from our failures, to take that information and run with it, use it, and do better. Whether it’s showing our children a little grace, lessons on how best to spend our money, or the light-bulb moment that tells us it’s time to take better care of our wellness. We are learning to prioritize our days, our lives, and what’s most important to us as individuals, as well as business partners. There is a plus side to struggle, friends. It’s accomplishment. We try to fit ALL THE THINGS into our days. We all have 24 hours in a day, 168 hours a week. What are you doing with your 168 hours? We as women live multi-faceted lives – many of us are wives and moms… but we also vote, we campaign, we volunteer, we work, we keep the houses in one piece. I talk about showing our children a little grace, but are we showing ourselves any? Instead of beating ourselves up for a failure or struggle, let’s look at it differently. What did you accomplish or learn from that struggle? There’s sure to be something… because you got through it. Christy Wright from the podcast The Business Boutique says “you cannot complain about that which you permit”. Now there’s a light-bulb moment if I’ve ever heard one! That quote alone forces you to look at the excuses you make and the things that steal your time. Ask yourselves this year: What are my priorities? What excuses am I making? We want you to make a list of the most important things to you – right now. Those are your priorities. You’ll see a lot of this reflected in the stories told in this issue. So many great stories from realtor and mom Debbie Hill, our Brave Mom Lindsay Toney, fitness and wellness guru Casey Ferkingstad, two amazing gastric bypass stories, one woman’s struggle with post-partum, to our little blog pages. There are so many women’s stories to tell, and we plan to be around to tell them all. Love and Grace, Lori and Yvette
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Contents...The Good Stuff 1. 5. 6. 9. 10. 12. 15. 16. 19. 20. 22. 24. 28. 32. 34. 37. 38. 42. 43. 44. 46. 50. 52. 56. 57. 58. 60. 61. 62. 64. 66. 68. 69. 70. 72. 74. 76. 78. 80. 82.
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Creators Welcome Council on Domestic Abuse Our Contributors Makers Gonna Make Not Just Another Fashion Show The Fast Track A Journey of My Own Doctor’s Orders Dream Chaser Not All Wounds Are Visible An Undeniable Truth From Here to Maternity… and Beyond Let’s Chat Wellness The Art of the Consultation Put on a Happy Face Unveiled True Colors Sincerely, Millie Charmed Life Art and Soul The Tale of Two Sisters Breaking the Chains Brave Moms Club Alive and Thriving Get Writing: Leah’s Thoughts CHAARG into a Healthy Lifestlye Haute Sycamore: Strength in the Singleness Haute Sycamore: Product Junkie Making an Impact Casa Living The Plant Lady Balancing Act Bound by Love The Haute Life Book Club In the Spotlight This is How I Roll Travelling Light Spring Fashion Cultivating Your Memories What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? A Special Thank You to our Sponsor
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