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Girls just want to have fun and it’s good for the soul.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same” ~ Elbert Hubbard How can I thank you enough Cyndi Lauper for this anthem, for it could not be more true, and while fun means different things at different times in your life, often the fun is in just being with those you call your friends. Coming off our annual girls trip, where 5 of our tribe of 8 could make it, I have the bittersweet feeling you get you are reading an amazing all engrossing book (see dictionary for Twilight, also known as crack:) – yes, … Continue reading Girls just want to have fun and it’s good for the soul.

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A nice reminder….but with a ‘MyNewFavoriteDay’ twist…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

  I hope everyone had a great fourth of July holiday.  We had a great weekend, with lots of fun activities that have inspired many thoughts that will come forth in future posts, but today, since it still feels like … Continue reading A nice reminder….but with a ‘MyNewFavoriteDay’ twist…

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The gift of the first time…there is still time.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“We must become the change we want to see.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Ok, so perhaps that title is a little risqué, but for those of you who may think ‘mynewfavoriteday’ has gone into the gutter, it hasn’t, ok maybe sometimes, … Continue reading The gift of the first time…there is still time.

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The Magic of the World through a Child’s Eyes…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

  Ok, so I know this seems a bit random but bear with me on this.  I have been running around like a crazy person doing a million things (like always, I know, I know), but there have been many firsts happening in our household for all members on the family and so today, while in the midst of the madness I don’t have the time to type my usual posts (I will do that tonight) I wanted to share the reminder of what that wonderment is like…what it feels like and then see how and where you can apply … Continue reading The Magic of the World through a Child’s Eyes…

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“When walls go up, walls come down”. It takes a Village.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~Anne Frank As I mentioned yesterday, I am taking this week to focus on the idea that “It takes a Village”.  As this started … Continue reading “When walls go up, walls come down”. It takes a Village.

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Thoughts about love for Father’s Day….

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“There are three stages of a man’s life:  He believes in Santa Claus, he doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, he is Santa Claus.”  ~Author Unknown “Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.”  ~Bill Cosby “You will find … Continue reading Thoughts about love for Father’s Day….

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Letting go…even just a piece will lighten your heart.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

On my mind today as influenced by my own thoughts and comments from others. I am drafting the post which will go up tomorrow, but for today, I wish you all a deep cleansing breath and the ability to exhale and let go of some bit of stuff that hangs heavy on your heart.  Let downs with family, friends, relationships, colleagues, yourself…letting a little piece go can chip away at the bigger iceberg. Continue reading Letting go…even just a piece will lighten your heart.