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    Instagram post 2197348547316154536_3045342967 Lisa Barr @lisabarr18, author of THE UNBREAKABLES, and Renee Rosen @reneerosen_, author of PARK AVENUE SUMMER, joined us for book club last night. What an amazing, fun, and memorable evening. 💖 Thank you for meeting with us, especially since this was the last night of your 2019 book tour, Lisa, and since you've been under the weather, Renee. Our book club devoured both THE UNBREAKABLES and PARK AVENUE SUMMER.😍 To get insight from the authors about their writing inspiration, their characters, and their writing process brought book club to a whole new level. I'm feeling spoiled and now I want all of our book clubs to be like that. 😁 Book clubs: I recently discovered Novel Networks @novelnetwrk, a platform that connects readers and authors. It's free for book clubs and the author will join you via Skype. I highly recommend it! Lisa and Renee, we cannot thank you enough for a truly spectacular night. 💕 #lisabarr #theunbreakables #reneerosen #parkavenuesummer #bookclub #bookclubs #meettheauthor #authorskype #novelnetwork #womensfiction #historicalfiction #bookrecommendations #authors #igauthor #authorsofinsta #writingcommunity #writers #writinginspiration #writingprocess #bestbookclubever
    Instagram post 2196704720209362359_3045342967 Thank you, Diane Boden @diane_boden, for having me on the Minimalist Moms podcast @minimalistmomspodcast (link in bio). I loved chatting with Diane about minimalist moving. Even if you don't plan on moving soon, you'll find tips on how to simplify your life in the new year. I hope you enjoy it! 💖 #Repost @minimalistmomspodcast • • • • • • New episode out today! After several requests about minimalist moving, I connected with @aliwenzke who recently released the book, The Art of Happy Moving. She was a joy to talk with and I think you all will really enjoy this one. Head over to iTunes, take a listen and let me know what you think! . . #theartofhappymoving #minimalistmoving #minimalistmom #liveintentionally #aliwenzke #authorsofig #authorpodcast #minimalism #podcast #minimalistmomspodcast #femalepodcasters #moving #declutter #simplify #movingday #movingwithkids #happymoving
    Instagram post 2195909794844552805_3045342967 Recent teenage suicides at our local high school have devastated the community. My heart aches for the families and friends who lost a loved one. I am saddened by the comments on social media by people who feel the need to place blame - on the school, on the community, and heartbreakingly on the parents. Blame never helps anything. Kindness does. In LIFE AFTER SUICIDE, Jennifer Ashton @drjashton explains that approximately 5.5 million U.S. residents are affected by suicide every year. People I love very much live with the aftermath of suicide every day. Looking at the statistics, either you or someone you care about has lost a loved one who took his or her own life. I highly recommend Ashton's book if you are trying to make sense of a suicide. Be kind to people every day, because you never know what's going on in someone's life. It's easy to put on a happy face. It's even easier to show a happy life on social media. The holidays can be especially hard for many people. Be patient. Be forgiving. Reach out and connect with the people you care about. When it comes to your own mental health, realize that no one knows you like you know yourself. Only you understand your limits, so take a step back when you need it. Write down the activities and people that make you happy. Then, during the hard times, look at that list and force yourself to seek what brings you joy. People want to help you. Let them. Work through one day at a time, and you will make it to a good hour or a good day. Celebrate these moments. Allow yourself to feel joy. You are loved. #lifeaftersuicide #jenniferashton #suicide #depression #sadness #findingjoy #bekind #becompassionate #beforgiving #bepresent #helpothers #selfcare #mentalhealthawareness #youareloved #theworldneedsyou
    Instagram post 2195190842786881469_3045342967 When a friend told me about the opportunity to volunteer for the inaugural TEDx Wilmette Women event, I said "Sign me up!" I was fortunate to work as a a speaker coach for two bold and brilliant women, and to collaborate with a large group of passionate and inspiring people. What a fabulous, unforgettable experience. I'll share the links to the TEDx talks as soon as I have them. #tedtalks #tedx #tedxtalks #boldandbrilliant #inspiring #ideasworthsharing #volunteer #community #speakers #speakercoach #unforgettablemoments #tedxwilmettewomen
    Instagram post 2194556590445629422_3045342967 Holiday shopping. 🎁😍 There's nothing better than seeing a line of customers with stacks of books wrapped around a bookstore. 📚📚📚 If you live in the Chicago area, The Book Stall @the_book_stall in Winnetka is offering 20% off today. Thank you, Book Stall, for helping me find the perfect book gifts. 💕 #thebookstall #independentbookstore #winnetka #holidayshopping #booksmakethebestgifts #shoplocal #myhappyplace
    Instagram post 2192421246958999413_3045342967 I love my job. I had the chance to interview the hilarious comedian, Sarah J. Halstead @sarahjhalstead, about her journey from Flint, Michigan, to Los Angeles, CA (link in bio). If you've ever dreamed about leaving everything behind to pursue your dreams, learn from Sarah. I heard you should always take life advice from stand up comics. 😁 I'm lucky to call Sarah a friend. We met years ago on Instagram, and I've loved watching the rise of her career. She'll be doing a live taping of her comedy album "RVs and Cats" at Second City @thesecondcity in Hollywood, CA, on Dec. 19 at 7:30 PM. If you live in LA, you won't want to miss it! Thank you, Sarah, for joining me on The Art of Happy Moving. #sarahjhalstead #secondcity #secondcityhollywood #losangeles #standup #comedian #standupcomic #actress #podcaster #secondcityla #theartofhappymoving #blogger #movingtola #hollywoodorbust #rv #livingthedream #lalife #taketheleap #takeachance #followyourdreams
    Instagram post 2191533312936292903_3045342967 Thank you to every reader who has written a review of THE ART OF HAPPY MOVING. 💕 As much as people tell writers not to read reviews, I read them all. 😊 If you're online today and you have a few minutes to spare, please leave a review for an author you like. If that author happens to be me, you will make my day. 😁 There seems to be a magical number (50) that the Amazon gods want you to reach before they'll promote your book. My goal is to get to 50 reviews by Christmas. If you could help me get there, I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much (link in bio to Amazon).💜💜💜 #author #authors #artofhappymoving #declutter #happymoving #bookreview #bookreviews #amazonreview #goodreads #goodreadsreview #writerscommunity #writersofig #writerssupportingwriters #reader #readersofinstagram #booklovers #booklove #bestgiftever #thankful #readersofinsta
    Instagram post 2190972806953484950_3045342967 It's Giving Tuesday! Whether you give money, time, or a shout out to your favorite non-profit, every act of kindness is appreciated. What are some of your favorite organizations? It's hard for me to choose, but I love: 💜 Move for Hunger @moveforhunger - they partner with moving companies so unopened food gets to the food pantry instead of getting thrown in the trash. 💜 Feed My Starving Children @fmsc_org - they provide food to starving children around the world. 💜 The Greater Chicago Food Bank Depository @fooddepository - they provide food in Cook County and strive to end hunger. 💜 Bernie's Book Bank @berniesbookbank - they provide books to at-risk kids throughout Chicagoland. 💜 The Kindness Connection @the_kindness_connection - they inspire the next generation of volunteers through meaningful, age-appropriate community service projects. 💜 So, I know Giving Tuesday is about giving and not getting, but... Move for Hunger has an incredible sweepstakes going on right now where you can win a trip to Cabo, Disney, or Chicago (link in bio). It ends today. I really hope I win, but I'm sure they would appreciate your donation. Maybe we both will win a trip. 😁🤞 #givingtuesday #moveforhunger #feedmystarvingchildren #foodbank #foodpantry #chicagofoodbank #berniesbookbank #bookbank #thekindnessconnection #bekind #volunteer #community #communityservice #helpothers #sweepstakes #winatrip #triptocabo #chicagotrip #disneyworldvacation #ihopeiwin
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