Gratitude Giveaway

September 8, 2015

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For the longest time, gratitude wasn't a daily part of my life.

What's weird about gratitude - at least for me - is that we don't really ever notice our blessings until we're in the midst of some crisis. I mean, when I was sick with Lyme Disease, I realized how I had taken my health for granted for all those year prior when I was healthy.

Handstands to Happy Hour Giveaway

August 13, 2015

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Hi everyone! Today Lauren is poppin' in with a great giveaway full of goods that'll take you seamlessly from handstands to happy hour. Since I'm not drinking at the moment (#healingyourgutprobs) Lauren's gonna share a funny happy hour story. Can't wait to read yours! xo Candace

Dog Accessories Giveaway

August 10, 2015

When I was in my second year of teaching, I was working at an inner-city middle school that was rough. I was exhausted every day and emotionally drained. One Friday, I had just finished a long week of work and had to stay after for a meeting. After our meeting, I was driving home when I received a phone call from my boyfriend at the time, Greg.

"I just wanted to let you know someone is here," he said.

Throw a summer party - giveaway

August 6, 2015

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When I was a kid, my mom was big into throwing birthday parties. Actually, she still loves to put together a party, but when I was a kid she really went all out. But with my birthday in February (the 15th, mark your calendars!) and us living in Connecticut, my parties sometimes had to be cancelled due to blizzards or icy road conditions. Womp, womp.

Summer Getaway Giveaway

July 2, 2015

Do you guys have any trips coming up?

(Side note: I am dying laughing because I initially wrote that sentence as: Do you guys have any friends? Ahhh-Hahaha!)

At Home Spa Day Giveaway

June 22, 2015

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In November, I came home from Europe to lead a yoga retreat in Costa Rica and attend my cousin's wedding. I got in lots of family time, and since I'd been dealing with some sciatica issues from all the traveling, she suggested we go to the spa for a massage. She was like, 'We just have to avoid this one lady because she's so strong, it really does feel like you might break your back."

I like a deep tissue massage, so I just shrugged and said I was down for whatever.