After heading off to bed later than usual last night, I debated whether or not to tuck into the next chapter of my Feng Shui Your Life book or continue on with the really good novel with the embarrassing bodice ripper cover art. Those who know me know I don’t do cheesy literature…unless you’re talking [...]
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Feng Shui Your Life ~ Declutter
January 9th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tips
I recently picked up a great book about Feng Shui with the expectation I would be learning the exact right position to place a potted plant in my living room (to bring us good health) and whether or not my foyer mirror was increasing my good fortune or bouncing it all right back out the [...]
Tags: declutter·Feng Shui·Organization
How to Write a Father of the Bride Speech
February 21st, 2011 · 3 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tips
This month’s theme was loosely based on partnerships. Whether they be romantic or business related, we’re all involved in partnerships of one kind or another, and we all know they take work to keep in good condition. I’ve mentioned here a few times that my daughter just got married, so it’s not really that surprising [...]
Shopping Challenge Week 6
February 7th, 2011 · 8 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tips
Hi Friends, Well, it’s a clear, crisp Vancouver morning. We’ve got a pretty sky happening at the moment. It kinda looks to me like soft blue raw silk with white cloudy nubs woven throughout. I do know that’ll change the instant I head out for my morning walk up to Starbucks and I’ll wind up [...]
Tags: budget shopping·saving money·shopping challenge·thrifty shopping
Are You a Rebel Rule Breaker?
January 17th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tips
Hi friends, I have a question for you all: Do you think rules of etiquette are out-dated? OK, that’s kind of a broad question. Let me try to narrow it down a bit. Do you think traditional wedding etiquette, and all that surrounds the big event, is old fashioned or out of touch with contemporary [...]
21 Days to A New You. Or is it 66? Or 40? I’m Confused!
January 10th, 2011 · 7 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tips
“Research shows that it takes 21 days to develop a habit. That’s 21 days of going to the gym every day or exercising in some way every day, 21 days to meditation, 21 days to eat healthily, 21 days doing, 21 days of anything.” – S. Aitchison “Often you’ll read a magical “21 days” to [...]
Tags: creating new habits·self improvement·shopping challenge






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