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Life Lately - From Harvest Heart to Holiday Heart
Life Lately - From Harvest Heart to Holiday Heart

I love keeping November that beautiful brackish water of harvest and holidays. And while I love Christmas, I always ask myself how I can keep it more simple and enjoyable with each passing year. What are you thoughts?

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Lifestyle, HomeSamantha RaySimple Christmas, Simple Holidays, November Thoughts, Christmas, Harvest Heart, Holiday Heart, Raleigh NC, Raleigh Life, North Carolina Blogger, North Carolina Writer, Thoughts on Christmas, Keep Christmas Simple Comments
150 Posts! State of the Blog Address
150 Posts! State of the Blog Address

We’ve been at it for 3 years, friends! Oh, the things that can happen in that time. I wanted to re-up my heart behind this blog, and let you in on how I’m feeling about it all moving forward. (PLUS look at these beautiful images and clothes from Pamut Apparel!)

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Top 10 Benefits of Quitting Social Media
Top 10 Benefits of Quitting Social Media

In easy, bullet-point form: The Top 10 Benefits of Quitting Social Media. Enjoy!

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A Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare
A Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare

Welp, this took a turn! LOL, just kidding! Ok, I know it seems out of left field, but I think believers should talk more about the reality of spiritual warfare. It’s real! Here are my most practical tips for a time of battle!

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We Bought A New House!
We Bought A New House!

Talking all about maximizing the small space of our last house (that we will still own and rent) and ALL I’m excited about and grateful for in our new house! Now, to binge HGTV or not to binge HGTV…

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She's A Little Different
She's A Little Different

Do you remember the days when it was super cool to be different, unique, or odd? In this post, I’m urging us (myself included) to reclaim that notion of yore and really love the things that make us feel different, the things that make us us!

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My Year Off Social Media - Lessons & Going Forward
My Year Off Social Media - Lessons & Going Forward

One whole year off of social media! WE DID IT! I say we because I feel like you guys were cheering me on — thank you for that! Grab a cup of something warm and hunker down for some in-depth thoughts as a look back. (P.S. I don’t think I’m going back any time soon!)

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The Prepared Home: Sickness
The Prepared Home: Sickness

Well, it’s not something anyone looks forward to, but what a blessing it is to prepare well in the event of sickness in your home! Here are ways I’m stocking up to be prepared!

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Reminders for A New Year
Reminders for A New Year

Welcome to the new year! Here are some helpful thoughts for January — because “new” shouldn’t mean “perfect”. Just arrive as you are!

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Faith, LifestyleSamantha RayNew Year Thoughts, New Years Goals, New Year Intentions, New Year's Resolutions, How to Set Goals, Realistic New Year Resolutions, Raleigh Copywriter, Raleigh Blog, Raleigh Mom Blogger, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, Raleigh Writer, Raleigh Blogger, Southern Blogger, North Carolina Copywriter, North Carolina Blogger, North Carolina Blog, Creativity, Creative IdeasComment
Best of 2021 (With Friends!)
Best of 2021 (With Friends!)

Did someone say 2021 is almost over?! I’ve looked up from babies, dishes, laundry, and Christmas shopping to find that, yes, it’s true. Read my best-of 2021 list here, along with some friends of mine!

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Almost a WHOLE YEAR off Social Media!
Almost a WHOLE YEAR off Social Media!

We’re in NOVEMBER, and I can hardly believe my year of no social media is coming to a close. What are my thoughts? Or is this just normal life now?

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