Self Archives - Lemon Blessings

How to Get Out of That Winter Slump in Time for Spring

On April 29, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the grass is getting greener once again. Spring is on the horizon, but you might not be feeling like it. If you’ve had a particularly long or dull winter (haven't we all?), you…

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Books, Bloggers, and Podcasts: February Edition

On February 21, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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I don’t know about you, but I LOVE finding new resources to incorporate into my everyday life in the form of books, blogs, and podcasts. This month, is no different, and I have several fantastic options for you to choose…

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5 Ways To Embrace Weight Loss on a Budget

On January 7, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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Deciding to lose weight is a huge step and can often come with the initial desire to do so, but without the planning needed to sustain it long-term. I should know because 11 years ago my husband and I set…

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When All Is Merry and Bright

On December 24, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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I love the Christmas season. The lights. The time spent with family. The food. Christmas Eve On Christmas Eve we typically go to church in the mid-afternoon and then spend the evening with family and friends around a table packed…

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Are You Saying Yes and No to the Right Things?

On November 29, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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I’d just like to mention that January 1 is coming. I don’t know about you but, for me, January 1 is typically filled with feelings of apprehension and regret. Apprehension because I’ve likely set a goal or made a resolution…

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How to Make a Promise That You’ll Keep

On November 8, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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So many of us make promises to ourselves, regarding exercise, finances, etc., and then don’t keep them. In fact, we might repeat that pattern over and over again. [...]

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Household Money Matters Organization Self

How to Successfully Combat that Unending To-Do List

On September 3, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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Can anyone else believe it’s the first week of a new month again? I don’t know about you, but I’m a struggling a bit with how quickly last month flew by and how many things I meant to accomplish and never did. I mean, my to-do list looks longer than it did [...]

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How to Know When It’s Time to Give Up

On August 27, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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Our society spends a lot of time stressing the idea of not giving up, sticking with it until the very end, and “hanging in there”. I can’t say that I, too, haven’t been guilty of using it as a platitude when some is complaining about life getting tough. The truth is, though, that there are plenty of times when giving up is EXACTLY the right thing to do [...]

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How To Deal with “One of Those Days”…

On August 20, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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In the middle of a busy time period, with no rest in sight, I find that I get frustrated easily, react poorly, and am often more aware of all of the little things that have gone wrong. When that happens, it’s easy to [...]

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5 Ways Social Media Can Ruin Your Life – and How to Prevent It

On April 19, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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Social media is everywhere. Anymore, it’s hard to check restaurant hours, find business reviews, or keep in touch with old friends without having a social media account. It’s the place where garage sales live, jobs are found, businesses gain [...]

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Household Relationships Self Spring Cleaning

How to Spring Clean Your Spiritual Life (And Your Home, Too)

On April 8, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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It’s the final day of the Lemon Blessings Spring Cleaning Challenge and it’s been a whirlwind of a week! You’ve accomplished seven days of reflection in your family, personal, and home life, and I hope and pray that you are seeing great results come from [...]

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How to Spring Clean Your Personal Life (and Your Home, Too!)

On April 7, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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It’s Saturday at last! I don’t know about you, but Saturday morning in my home typically finds us doing all the chores we haven’t had time to finish over the course of the week. Afterward, we normally go to the mall, on a hike, or to the library. The afternoon is spent with [...]

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