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Another year has flown by, and it feels like just yesterday we were celebrating your last birthday! It’s wild how quickly time moves, especially when we’re busy with the everyday hustle and bustle of life. Sometimes, though, it feels like we are not around you as much as we would like, and that gets me thinking…

Birthdays are so much more than just cake and presents, although those are pretty great too! What really matters is taking a moment to stop, reflect, and appreciate the amazing person you are. We would like to send our love and appreciation from afar, though wishing we could celebrate with you in person. But since that can’t happen…

13 min read 2721 words

Another year, another candle on the cake, right? Birthdays are supposed to be joyful, full of well wishes and maybe a slightly embarrassing rendition of “Happy Birthday.” But honestly, sometimes the biggest struggle is figuring out what *I* want to wish for myself. Everyone else gets all the easy requests – happiness, health, wealth. But digging deeper, identifying what truly feels like a blessing I need to call in for the year ahead feels… harder than it should.

15 min read 2983 words

Christmas is right around the corner, and you know what that means: It’s time to rack your brain for the perfect gift. But let’s be honest, after years of the same old socks, sweaters, and gadgets, doesn’t it all feel a little…predictable? We all want something special, something heartfelt, something that truly captures the spirit of the season, but finding it feels harder than ever.

The problem is, everyone’s chasing the same trends, fighting over the same limited stock, and ending up with presents that are quickly forgotten or re-gifted. The joy of giving gets lost in the chaos, replaced by the pressure of finding *something* instead of something meaningful. You end up wondering, “Isn’t there more to Christmas than just buying stuff?” The whole experience can leave you feeling a bit Grinchy, truth be told.