I made a playlist of nostalgic songs that take me to another place and time. This music always reminds me of summer and going to the beach. So happy! I hope you enjoy this playlist as much as I do...
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I know the holidays have come and gone and that I've shared most of the things in this blog already, but I still wanted to put all the special memories together in one place so I don't forget what Christmas in 2017 was like...
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We all have things that we need to get done. Every day we have tasks that come up and we have to figure out how and when to get them done. This happens both in the workplace and at home. So, it’s essential to have a plan and system in place to process the work that comes up...
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After spending the day in Abbott Kinney, we decided to explore Venice Beach together and get our toes in the sand. We loved Venice Beach and I'm glad we stopped. The beach is my happy place and getting to explore a new one with my family made it an afternoon I never want to forget...
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As we move into the new year and fill it with all kinds of resolutions and goals, I wanted to share a list of books on my reading list, along with some I've enjoyed recently. It's a mixture; from fun family to helpful and productive reads...
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As we close out 2017 and the first full year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of "reader favorites" from the year. Here are 10 of the most read blog posts...
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As we approach Christmas this weekend, we wanted to take time to fully set our minds on the joy of the advent of Christ. We love music in our home, so what better way to prepare than to put together a collection of songs to aid in creating an atmosphere of thanksgiving and joy...
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I’ve already started reflecting on the past year as we head towards 2018, and as I continue the “10 Things” series, I thought a list of 10 family memories from 2017 would be a fun way to organize some of my highlights, and be able to share it with you at the same time...
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If you are trying to think of some quick ideas, look no further. I've put together a list of 10 great stocking stuffers "for him." The best part is that all of these are available on Amazon Prime...
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Hosting is about planning ahead and thinking through all the details of your guests' stay and anticipating their needs before they arrive. Here are ten elements to consider for success in hosting...
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Christmas is just around the corner! There always seems to be a bit of last minute shopping that needs to be done. If you are trying to think of some quick ideas, look no further. I've put together a list of 10 great stocking stuffers "for her"...
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As we step into the holiday season and prepare for time together with family and friends, here's another playlist of some of my Christmas favorites that we can all listen to together! These are great for throwing on in the car or for background music during a Christmas party...
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Holiday food is the best! We all have our favorite go-to recipes for the holidays: Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole... Over the years one of my consistent contributions has been this Green Bean Casserole...
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Asking "What can I do?" simply means, asking the right questions to get the most important information needed at that time to serve well. I conclude this series on Ask "What Can I Do?" by looking at friendships...
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On those days when people come to visit and I’m serving breakfast, this scone recipe is my go-to secret weapon...
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Calvin, Emet, and I took a quick trip to southern California at the end of September. Calvin was there for work, but we were able to sneak away and see a few sights during some of his downtime. In this blog post I want to share the afternoon we headed over to the Abbott Kinney district...
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The living room is the first space you see when you walk into the house, so when we saw it for the first time, I immediately tried to figure out how this room could work. Every once in a while there is a space that is especially challenging to work with - that was the case with this house. But I loved the challenge...
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As we load up the moving truck and enter into this next chapter in our lives I thought it would be appropriate to put together a playlist of songs that help communicate the feelings and emotions of the weekend...
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I don't have any background in arranging flowers, but I've always had a love for the creative. At times, trying new things can feel challenging because of the unknown, but I wasn't about to allow it to keep me from doing something creative that could bring so much fulfillment and joy in the process. I just loved the flowers we chose and how it all came together, and was honored to be a part of her day in such a special way...
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I'm the kind of person who enjoys reflecting. My desire is to open up and share a little of my story with you. I don't intend on getting into every single detail, but as I enter my 30s I find myself reflecting on the highlights, the in-between moments, and what has ultimately brought me to where I am today..
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