The last few weeks have been difficult, exhausting and downright challenging. Like most Moms, especially working from home moms, I thought I had this pandemic well under control with my list, timers, schedules and many many ZOOM calls. My Facebook updates were cheery and I hope my blog posts were uplifting. So many moving parts kept me busy and distracted…until it suddenly stopped and I was faced with a summer of empty schedules. Reality of the situation was not fun. It was painful and worrisome and made me realize things were not great as can be. I can’t be the only one. Moms are not good at the self care stuff, and as much as I love and adore my princess and hero, I needed to take some serious time away from all media and face the anxiety and fear I managed to push down for four months. It helped tremendously. Please don’t keep anxiety inside, life is so much better and lighter to find a way to release it. Anyway, 4th of July happened a long time ago, but enjoy some patriotic touches in my home. I wish everyone joy and peace.
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A Day of Small Things... 
So good that you are attending to your interior “decor”– every bit as Important as our surroundings.
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I love your pictures, I have no flair for decorating, so I really appreciate them. And thank you for sharing the wisdom of not holding it all inside. i can’t imagine anyone, of any age, who has not suffered stress during this time. Take care of your self, a nd keep on keeping on. Michele Somerville (another Michele: the Beach Girl Chronicles)
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It has been a crazy few months for sure! I have felt a little anxiety too but blogging seems to help bring in more joy 🙂 I would love to have you come and join Centerpiece Wednesday Linky Party and share your idea with us.
https://karinskottage.com/2020/07/centerpiece-wednesday-party-time.html
Karin
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I understand completely. Sometimes we all need to step away from it all. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
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Thanks for sharing your decor with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.
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I certainly share some of your fear and anxiety. It’s been a very difficult few months for most of us. Thank you for sharing your feelings, I know it helped someone else who read this:) And I love your patriotic decor, as always. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
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It’s okay to take some time for yourself and recharge. Your Patriotic decor is very pretty.
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