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Author: Debbiebooks

Join me on a Journey!

Debbiebooks August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 30 Comments

“I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself.” For the past 20 years I have occupied a small but important spot in the middle of the corn fields of the Midwest….

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Adventure, Dreams, Giveaway, Life, seize the moment, special places, Uncategorized, vacation
Europe, Europe vacation, Francophile, travel

Last Minute Summer Trip Ideas

Debbiebooks July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 2 Comments

School supplies already fill the shelves at my local Walmart. I am not ready to leave summer or even entertain the idea of autumn. I’m enjoying every warm and sunny day, but alas, I realize…

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Adventure, Enjoy the summer, family, seize the moment, special places, Summer, Summer Pleasures
quick trip ideas, Summer, summer blowout, Summer Pleasures, summer trips, vacation ideas

Something is Coming

Debbiebooks June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 2 Comments

Hello June! Hello Summer! A new season has arrived and with it a new season of life for me. My blog posts have been few and far between lately so today I wanted to invite…

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Adventure, Dreams, empty nest, Enjoy the summer, goals, Life
a new season, children's literature, empty nest

Fight for Friendship

Debbiebooks April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 7 Comments

“I think if I’ve learned anything about friendship, it’s to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don’t walk away, don’t be distracted, don’t be too busy or tired,…

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3 Ways to Pursue What You Value

Debbiebooks March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 3 Comments

One of my favorite cartoons is the perfect example of perspective. The guy stranded on the island is thrilled to see an approaching boat. The guy in the boat is thrilled to finally reach land….

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child development, Encourage others, family, motherhood, Uncategorized
family, family time, family values

Help for Spring Fever

Debbiebooks February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 Comments

For the month of January, I was so happy to fly south with the other snowbirds. A month of sun and warmer temperatures were just what Dr. Debbie ordered. I’m home now and the snow…

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Spring, Spring Pleasures
Spring, spring fever, Spring Pleasures

Do you Need to Reboot?

Debbiebooks February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 5 Comments

As a homeschooling mom of five children I had many more stay-cations than vacations. Every summer when it was time once again to consider a trip to some fascinating place, we always chose to put…

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Adventure, Enjoy the View, Life, seize the moment, special places, vacation
escape, get away, new beginning, reboot

How Well Do You Love?

Debbiebooks January 29, 2019January 30, 2019 5 Comments

When Westley declared his love to Buttercup it was with three simple words, “As you wish.” In a few days we will be in the month of love. Valentines is just around the corner and…

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Holiday Planning, Holiday Simple Pleasures, make a difference
love, love well, show love, valentine's day

Customize Your Default Setting

Debbiebooks January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 6 Comments

“There are people who live their whole lives on the default setting, never realizing you can customize.” Robert Brault What is your default setting? We all have that mindset that we gravitate to. We have…

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Dreams, Encourage others, goals, inspire others, make a difference
affirmations, dreams, Dreams never expire, Goal setting, goals, new beginnings, positive attitude

Has Something Died?

Debbiebooks January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Comments

Is there something that has died or grown dormant in your life? Are there convictions you once held that are now just a loosely held belief? Is there a daily discipline that once helped you…

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Dreams, goals, Life, make a difference
dreams, goals

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