Times are Changing

 

After a wonderful and life changing 9 months living in Costa Rica, my family and I have returned to Minnesota for a time. We’re getting re-established, enjoying seeing our family and friends here, and looking forward to our return to Costa Rica down the road. Life continues to be a wonderful adventure and the power of intention is truly amazing.

 

Have you ever noticed how most suggestions for easing stress are hard to stick to, short lived, or simply don’t work at all? If it was as easy as taking a bath, getting a massage, switching jobs, or looking at pictures of cute puppies, I think we would have eradicated stress from our lives by now. Tips you read about in magazines or watch on news segments don’t work because they focus on trying to cure the symptoms, not the illness.

Remember a time recently when you were stressed out. Were you feeling under pressure at work or school? Is your partner not taking on his/her share of the chores? Is your child acting up? Or maybe it’s a string of events: you were late for work, the car broke down, and the dog peed on the floor. You’re nearly pulling your hair out and heading for a glass of wine or a bowl of ice cream, and it’s only 7am. Continue Reading —>

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10 Reasons Why I Love Living in Costa Rica

04.25.2012

I love talking with people about why my husband and I moved to Costa Rica, how we did it, and why we continue to love it. Costa Rica is a fabulous place to live but it’s definitely not for everyone. You must be okay with living with some bugs (possibly ants in your bed, as [...]

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Pinterest Vision Board Project

04.19.2012

I’ve recently joined the masses and adopted Pinterest. I really had no interest in joining until I received an offer from one of my favorite shoe makers involving Pinterest and a contest to win a pair of free shoes. Since my dog ate my previous pair, I was quick to open an Pinterest account, or [...]

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