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Back to School

August is an extremely busy month for students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Back to school time means the ending of the summer season, new beginnings, new routines, and so much more. I hope this academic year is fruitful and fun for everyone! Here are ten motivational quote for a great new academic year! “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching kids what counts is best.” — Bob Talbert “Invest in our teachers, and our children will succeed.” — Barack...

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Sunday Family Funday

My dear family members were in town recently for an extended weekend! We got to explore midtown Atlanta together, fellowship and build memories! We visited Atlantic Station which is a modern outdoor commercial and residential area. Cultural institutions in Atlantic Station include the Millennium Gate Museum, with temporary art exhibitions, and the Robert C. Williams Paper Museum. We ate a late lunch at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern. One of my girl cousins and I had a strawberry Hennessey margarita and it...

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Happy Six Year Blogiversary!

June is my blogiversary month! I started blogging six years ago! It is rewarding to share my tips and experiences on travel and maintaining a minimalistic lifestyle! I love reading your thoughtful comments and seeing how you all have been inspired and encouraged by my posts! I look forward to many more successful blogging years! Here are some of my favorite blog quotes: “Before you do anything else, before you give your time to somebody else and their dreams that...

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Minimalism in the Springtime

The spring season is a time to rejuvenate and blossom. There are many ways to incorporate minimalism practices during the spring season. Spring cleaning is a universal ritual. Here are some ways you can spring clean, declutter, recycle, and enjoy the associated benefits: Deep clean and sanitize your entire home. Detail your car(s) and purge of unnecessary items. Host a weekend-long garage sale for large items. Sell gently used clothing to a consignment store. Donate clothes and accessories to charity....

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Happy Leap Year!

Happy Leap Day! February 29th is a special day as it only comes around every four years. The leap year was invented as a way to balance out the four seasons. We say there are 365 days a year but actually, there are 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 56 seconds in a solar calendar. That is the actual time it takes Earth to revolve around the sun. A leap year makes up for the difference in time. If...

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Annual Review

It is nearly the end of another calendar year. This is the optimal time to reflect, plan, budget, and forecast for the new year and beyond. Just like big corporations complete annual reviews, set new budgets, and make decisions in anticipation of a productive and profitable new fiscal year, we too can mirror the same concept in our everyday lives. You don’t have to make a rigid list of New Year’s Resolutions, per se. Studies already show that New Year’s...

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Fall on the Farm

There are so many things that announce the fall season such as cooler weather, shorter days, fall foliage, and pumpkin spice. There are plenty of fun attractions to go to in the fall as well. Visiting a farm is a must-do. A few friends and I took our sons to Washington Farms, located in Bogart, GA recently. Bogart is a little less than a two-hour drive northeast of Atlanta, GA. It was an oddly hot and sunny day for the...

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Roswell Mill Waterfall in Georgia

My girlfriend and I went hiking on the Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill this weekend. It was a refreshing activity for a hot summer day. The park is located about 30 minutes north of the city of Atlanta. The trail is just under 5 miles long. The hike is considered moderate to strenuous. You cannot swim in front of or under the waterfall, but there is a swimming hole nearby. Some people swim in the water adjacent to the...

Spring Into Minimalism

Spring is here! The spring season is symbolic of new beginnings and transformations. The surrounding environment is awakened and rejuvenated. Many people have a habit of spring cleaning around this time. There are many ways to do so while maintaining an organized and beautified space for an extended period. Minimalism is embodied in spring cleaning. Spring Cleaning Ideas/Checklist KITCHEN Clean out fridge Clean out freezer Wipe down counters Clean out pantry Clean/self-clean oven Clean/sanitize behind appliances BEDROOM(S) Wash all bedding...

Black History Month and Minimalism

Looking back at Black History Month and its impact on American culture as a whole, I am reminded that although African-Americans have achieved much, there is still much more to accomplish. Minimalism encompasses purposeful living and thinking. The influential leaders who have had the strongest imprint on Black history all had the desire to live a life full of purpose and liberty in common. Notable leaders such as Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, Shirley Chisholm, Medgar Evers,...

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