Seeing Thankfulness

Earlier today while enjoying a cup of coffee and some puppy snuggles, I came across a blog post that challenged me to have a goal for June: Seeing thankfulness.

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It is to be intentional. To actively look out and see the things in our lives that we should be thankful for. It’s about reflecting on those things and realizing just how blessed we really are. Kayleigh has a goal of 50 pictures this month — 50 things that she is thankful for. I’ve decided to set the same goal.

And I want you to do the same. Maybe it isn’t 50 pictures. Maybe it’s a list. Maybe it’s 100 pictures — the choice is yours. Just be intentional. Take the time to “stop and smell the flowers” as they say.

And if you are going to, be sure to link up with Kayleigh at A Million Little Somethings.

From iPhone to Android Part 1

From iPhone to Android / lifeaccordingtoamanda.com

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Chirp chirp

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You hear those crickets chirping around here? Yeah, I do too. And rather than apologizing for a lack of blogging around here, I’m going to sum up my absence in one word … Life. Friends, I have been out living my life, and it has been beautiful. I’ve spent hours with my dogs at the [...]

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Taking care of my Allergies with FRAM Fresh Breeze!

Allergies / lifeaccordingtoamanda.com

As I’ve mentioned before, my allergies are nothing to mess with! And living in Mississippi has NOT been beneficial for my allergies — pollenĀ coats everything. It is impossible to get into my car without seeing the pollen everywhere! As someone that deals with allergies, I have to adjust my lifestyle to compensate for them. Which [...]

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