Category Archives: Education

National Walk Your Dog Week – October 1-7

Posted on October 3, 2014 by gracieed

According to NationalWalkYourDog.com, “National Walk Your Dog Week was founded in 2010 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, to bring awareness to the ever increasing problem of canine behavior issues and canine obesity in America. Walk … Continue reading →

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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

Posted on October 1, 2014 by gracieed

I’ve had animals in my life for as long as I can remember.  We had cats and dogs when I was little and I loved all of them, but it wasn’t until we adopted our first dog, Sugar, that I … Continue reading →

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Planners, Organizing and Projects Oh My!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by gracieed

Planners I think I love planning as much as I love lists.  There’s something very gratifying about mapping out an event or project; breaking large ideas into smaller ones.  The problem I often run into though, is that I like … Continue reading →

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10 Things {} Blogs

Posted on June 9, 2014 by gracieed

I happen to think that blogs are just about the most wonderful thing on the internet.  Anyone can start one and you need very little to start:  a computer, an internet connection and an idea.  If you’re consistent, provide good … Continue reading →

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Right now, I’m reading…

Posted on February 22, 2013 by gracieed

Next to dogs, books are one of my most favorite things.  I wrote yesterday about my new library experience and even posted this picture of a pile of library books. So what’s in this pile o’ books? From the top: … Continue reading →

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My new favorite thing

Posted on February 21, 2013 by gracieed

Want to know what my new favorite thing is?  It’s the library! Now I know the library isn’t a new thing and as a kid I certainly used it a lot, but not as an adult.  I remember taking a … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 29} || Committing to Change – The Finish in Sight

Posted on October 29, 2012 by gracieed

Almost to the end of 31 days and I wanted to do a recap of the past 28 days. So let’s review: Day 1:  Intro Day 2:  No-Wheat.  So far so good.  I have lost 2 pounds and 2 inches from … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 27} || Committing to Change – Bloggity Blog

Posted on October 27, 2012 by gracieed

One of the last commitments to change that I’m going to talk about in the 31 day challenge is continuing with this blog.  {Side note:  This is by no means the last commitment I will ever make in my life … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 21} || Committing to Change – Curing a Constipated Goldfish

Posted on October 21, 2012 by gracieed

I love learning.  My ideal day would be spent in a library just soaking up all the information contained in the books.  I would, of course, have a couple of dogs by my side as well as a nice cup … Continue reading →

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