Making It an Occasion

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The Grocery Run I Turned Into an Outing - making it an occasion
Making It an Occasion

The Grocery Run I Turned Into an Outing

A weekly errand does not have to stay an errand. Here is how I turned a chore I dreaded into something I actually look forward to.

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Why I Started Lighting Candles on Ordinary Nights - making it an occasion
Making It an Occasion

Why I Started Lighting Candles on Ordinary Nights

I used to save candles for guests and holidays. Burning them on nights with nothing planned changed what an ordinary…

The Morning I Stopped Drinking Coffee in the Car - making it an occasion
Making It an Occasion

The Morning I Stopped Drinking Coffee in the Car

For years my coffee was something I drank on the way to somewhere else. Sitting still with it changed more…

Getting Dressed for an Empty House - making it an occasion
Making It an Occasion

Getting Dressed for an Empty House

Nobody was going to see me. I got dressed anyway, and it changed how the whole day felt from the…

The Tuesday That Does Not Need a Reason - making it an occasion
Making It an Occasion

The Tuesday That Does Not Need a Reason

You do not need a birthday, an anniversary, or a promotion to set the table for yourself. Here is why…