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08 Jan

Turning 60: Looking Back with Gratitude and Forward with Intention

Glenda C

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I woke up on a Sunday morning in late December feeling absolutely terrible. The flu had taken hold, my body was exhausted, and all I wanted to do was stay under the covers. And then it hit me-I was officially 60 years old. Not exactly the milestone moment I had...

23 Oct

52-Week Christmas Savings Challenge for 2026, Starts November 1st

Glenda C

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Blog, Financial Planning, General Topics, Retirement

Start saving for Christmas in 2026 now! Learn how I begin my 52-week savings challenge on November 1 and how I adapted it with an envelope method to match our family’s pay schedule — complete with a free downloadable tracker. Why I Start My Savings Challenge on November 1 Christmas...

02 Oct

From Detours to Determination: Restarting My Year of Me Journey

Glenda C

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Blog, The Year of Me

I’ve been honest all along in sharing my Year of Me journey, so I won’t stop now—the wheels fell right off the bus with my blogging. For the first half of the year, I was cruising right along with faithful monthly posts. Then somewhere after July, life took the wheel,...

24 Jul

June Reads Recap: The Best (and Worst) Books of the Month

Glenda C

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Blog, Book Reviews

Whether you’re in the mood for a self-help book on managing anxiety or a novel filled with mystery, family drama, friendship, and more—June’s reading list has something for everyone. This month brought a wide variety of stories and themes, from thought-provoking nonfiction to gripping fiction that kept me turning pages...

18 Jul

Why Supporting Teachers Matters More Than Ever

Glenda C

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Blog, Educators

The Clear the List initiative is a powerful way to support both teachers and students by helping provide the tools and resources needed for a successful school year. As a semi-retired educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand just how much of their own money teachers spend to create engaging, well-equipped classrooms and...

14 Jul

Six Months In: Growth, Grace, and Gratitude

Glenda C

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Blog

June marks the halfway point in my Year of Me journey, and what a meaningful six months it has been. This chapter has been filled with Growth, Grace, and Gratitude—three guiding words that continue to shape my path. As I pause to reflect on all I’ve experienced and learned, I’m...

23 Jun

May Book Recap: Hits, Misses, and New Favorites

Glenda C

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Blog, Book Reviews

May was a wonderfully book-filled month! I read nine titles in total—two intriguing autobiographies and seven works of fiction that spanned a variety of genres and styles. From powerful personal stories to imaginative escapes, each book brought something different to the table. Some captured my heart, while others missed the...

06 Jun

May Wins & June Intentions: Continuing the Year of Me

Glenda C

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Blog, The Year of Me

I can’t reflect on my May journey without starting with Mother’s Day. This year was extra special—we not only celebrated the moms in the family but also marked both of my children’s birthdays (and no, I won’t admit how old they are… because that would mean admitting how old I...

19 May

Easy Potato Salad Recipe to Spice Up Your Summer Get Togethers

Glenda C

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Blog, Recipes

Bar-B-Que is one of my favorite types of food; in fact, I believe it should be its own food group, but I think that about bacon, too. This means I have eaten my fair share of potato salad over my lifetime, from tons of it in my home state of...

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