The Vibrant Life
Growing Golden
Autumn makes change look beautiful. A playful reflection on gratitude, making the most of every season of life, and a free Fall Fun Bingo printable.
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Well, look what I found.
I collect clever ideas, useful discoveries, fascinating facts, and the occasional opinion. Some might change your perspective. Others might just improve your afternoon. I consider both worthwhile.
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New discoveries, old favorites, and everything in between.
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Songs
I Still Look at the Stars
I Still Look at the Stars Behind the Song The shepherds and wise men followed a star. I still look […]
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Freebies From The Vibrant Life
Freebies from Em I made you something. Printables, prompts, and practical tools for thinking, planning, creating, and living with intention. […]
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Fun Facts
Water: The World’s Most Persuasive Molecule
Its bent little V shape gives it a tiny positive side and a tiny negative side, so it can grab onto other molecules from both directions. Drop salt…
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Fun Facts
Your Brain’s Got a Need for Speed And a License to Chill
Your brain has cheetah-speed signals blasting through at 268 mph. The slower ones crawl in at 2 mph, like a tortoise taking the scenic route and still expecting…
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Life Hacks
The Power of 27 Minutes
One pound of fat doesn't disappear with good intentions. It takes roughly three hours of running. Chip away at about 27 minutes a day, and you'll cross the…
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Em's Gems
Sock It To Procrastination
Feeling overwhelmed? Take one tiny step. Can’t sort the whole pile? Just pair one pair of socks. Can’t find your motivation? Create a small, visible win. Progress isn’t…
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Fun Facts
The Universe Picked One Speed and Stuck With It
Earth’s crust and your fingernails are in a dead heat, both clocking a whopping three centimeters a year. The planet is out here performing synchronized swimming drama to…
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Life Hacks
11 Clever Skills That Pay You Back Forever
Cultivate these and watch life start conspiring in your favor.
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Em's Gems
NEURO-MIND MENU
UPGRADE YOUR BRAIN WITH CURIOSITY AND CREATIVE PLAY. 1 HOUR A DAY, FIVE DAYS A WEEK.
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Fun Facts
Candle at 30 Miles, Still Can’t Find The Ketchup
Human eyes are ridiculously sophisticated. Given perfect darkness and ideal conditions, they could detect a candle flame from nearly 30 miles away. Meanwhile, I can't even find the…
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Life Hacks
Straight Talk That Doesn’t Slap
How to serve up bold truth with a side of charm and be direct without turning into the bad guy:
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