Lifestyle

  • A Walk to My Grandma’s House Gone Wrong

    30 Days of Gratitude: Day 23 It was like any other hot summer day. The sun was still shining bright at 5:30 p.m., and my brother and I were happily walking through the field to our Grandma’s house, which we did every day. She lived next door, and it was our second home. Living in […]

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  • How I Learned to Love My Natural Hair

    30 Days of Gratitude: Day 22 “I could never wear my hair natural, it looks good on other women, but not me.” “I just don’t think wearing my hair natural is for me.” “It’s too much work, and I don’t have the time to maintain it.” Those were the words I’d spoken for years, and […]

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  • 15 Confessions

    30 Days of Gratitude: Day 20 1. Although I’m a born and bred Southern girl, I don’t like football. I have no idea when the super bowl airs unless my husband tells me. Even then, I only tune in for the half time show. I’d rather be shopping while everyone is watching football.2. I’ve been […]

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  • The Life of a Working Mother

    30 Days of Gratitude: Day 15 “Mommy, where is my soccer ball?” “Mommy, I can’t find my shoes! Where are they?” “Mommy, I don’t want to go to bed!” Does this sound familiar to you after a long day at work? As a working mom myself, that’s how many times and ways my 3.5-year-old says […]

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  • How My Prayer Life Sustains Me

    30 Days of Gratitude: Day 12 The thing I love about prayer is, I can pray at any moment in time anywhere. My prayers are not perfectly written, eloquently said, or detailed with theological terminology. They’re merely simple conversations with my God about anything I choose to talk with Him about. I’ve heard pastors say […]

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  • Why Niagara Falls Is Magical

    https://girlyouwrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191103_161524_15842654459570.mp4#t=2,18 Niagara Falls is amazing! Fun facts:  It’s a geological wonder, and one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. • Roughly 30 million people visit Niagra Falls each year.• It’s one of the most popular honeymoon destinations, and it has been for more than 200 years. • The water rushes over the falls […]

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  • How I Embrace My Chaos

    30 Days of Gratitude: Day 8 Busy is the new rich. Slow down. Breathe. And gain more perspective on your life and embrace your chaos. Navigating through chaotic times can be a daunting task, to say the least. From getting the kiddos ready for school, making it to work on time, doing laundry, cooking dinner, […]

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  • 30 Things I Love Right Now

    30 Days of Gratitude: Day 6 Having a life filled with people and things that you love is priceless. I’m thankful that I have an opportunity to experience life’s simple and guilty pleasures. (1) My pink and gray Adidas that my husband bought for me. Pink is my favorite color. | (2) Wearing sweaters, leggings […]

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  • The Best Things in Life Are Southern

    30 Days of Gratitude: Day 3 If you have a slow Southern drawl while saying, “nawl and y’all,” chances are you’re from the South — I reckon. Or perhaps, if War Eagle or Roll Tide strikes your fancy, it’s likely you’re from “Sweet Home Alabama.” We don’t take football lightly! And if your Mama spoke […]

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