Marketing consultant, author and truth-seeker
We’re taught at a very young age to say “please” and “thank you.” It’s ingrained in our brains when we want something we say please and when we receive it, we say thank you. In my previous job, I worked for a foundation where saying thank you is the lifeline of the organization. We would…
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Last year Ry and I started a tradition of purchasing toys for a program offered in our community called Project Joy. Trees are placed around town with tags listing items kiddos would like for Christmas. Many of you probably have a similar program. As we were wrapping up last year’s gifts, I was about to…
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I want to share one of Ry and I’s favorite traditions we’ve done almost every year since we met. It’s a program called Operation Christmas Child organized through Samaritan’s Purse. It’s such a simple way to make a lasting impact on the life of a child you may or may never meet. It’s what E+DAY…
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I know this E+DAY post is a few days past October 14, but it’s never too late to celebrate E+DAY! Not sure what E+DAY is? Check out this page for more info… I know you are curious! Ry and I went recently attended a marriage event put on by the church we attend. We wanted…
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I know this E+DAY post is a few days early but Wednesday, September 12 is National Encouragement Day and I wanted to get the word out ahead of time! The church we attend recently did a series called Made For This, which highlighted what God truly made us for. It kicked off with one of…
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It’s Back to School season where I live, and the shelves are full of school supplies and the racks are full of brand new clothes. For many families in our community, and maybe yours too, they’re unable to buy the necessary supplies for their kiddos to go to school. Many organizations sponsored Back to School…
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A few days ago, I connected with a dear friend to let them know I was going to be in town. We both had very busy schedules but were able to find an hour in between appointments so we could meet up. Do I wish we could’ve spent more time? Of course, but I didn’t…
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I was getting groceries over Memorial weekend, when an elderly lady came up to me in the tomato section. She started sharing how one of the tomatoes she’d gotten were spicy. I listened as she told me she was having lots of family over, but her husband is home bound so she does most of…
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One of my favorite days of the year is the Avera Race Against Breast Cancer. In my previous life, I was fortunate enough to co-coordinate this event and this year, they celebrated their 30th anniversary. They have raised almost $6 million to offer programs and services for cancer survivors and all the proceeds stay local.…
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Today is extra special as not only is it E+DAY, but it is also my birthday! With all those reasons to be excited about this date, an added bonus is that it is also Jacks Give Back. As you know, South Dakota State University is near and dear to us and today they hosted a…
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