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This is my personal journey, one story at a time from motherhood, aging, love, and loss to my dream of becoming an author.

I Made it to Newsday, My Dad Would Be Proud
Before and After · BHG · Budget Decorating · DIY · makeover · Personal · Project Gallery

I Made it to Newsday, My Dad Would Be Proud

No matter how old we are, we still want the approval of our parents. When we have exciting news to share, often, they are the first ones we want to share it with. At least,…

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Six Things That Made Me Happier
Budget Decorating · Personal · writing

Six Things That Made Me Happier

Do you ever feel like you’re sleepwalking through life? You want to love your life again, but you’re stuck, and you don’t know how to change the rhythm? You can list all the reasons why…

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My Book-The House That Fixed Me, An Update + Summary
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My Book-The House That Fixed Me, An Update + Summary

This is a FIRST! I am finally sharing the title and summary of my book, eek! The House That Fixed Me is a WIP Women’s Fiction/Romance set in the Hamptons and North Fork of Long…

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City Farmhouse by Jennifer OBrien Has a Whole New Look!
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City Farmhouse by Jennifer OBrien Has a Whole New Look!

If you’ve hopped on my website recently, you probably noticed that City Farmhouse by Jennifer OBrien got a makeover! I have to say it was long overdue. It is now easy to search and navigate….

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Giving Ourselves The Praise We Deserve
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Giving Ourselves The Praise We Deserve

We deserve to give ourselves praise, to sit in our victories, no matter how small or big, and tell ourselves we are enough more often. Honestly, I’m getting too old not to be kinder to…

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What I’m Loving Right Now-From Home to Beauty to Entertainment
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What I’m Loving Right Now-From Home to Beauty to Entertainment

Happy New Year friends! I hope you had a nice holiday break. Ours was interesting. Shane was exposed to Covid on Christmas Eve Eve so he was quarantined. I missed Christmas Eve with my family…

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Last Minute Sporty Holiday Gift Guide For Him
Holiday · Personal

Last Minute Sporty Holiday Gift Guide For Him

Still in need of a holiday gift idea for the sporty and casual fella in your life? I’ve got you covered with this custom gift guide for him. I have to admit, I’m a heavy…

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Summer by the Sea Curated Look for the Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction
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Summer by the Sea Curated Look for the Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction

Winston Churchill once said, “we make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Over the years I’ve tried to give back professionally whenever possible, whether it be the…

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I’ve Been Holding Onto a Really BIG Secret- I Landed a Literary Agent!
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I’ve Been Holding Onto a Really BIG Secret- I Landed a Literary Agent!

I’ve been holding onto this little secret of mine for the last few weeks. At first it was because it felt so surreal that I just wanted to savor every minute but as time went…

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The Promise I Made to Myself For My Sister
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The Promise I Made to Myself For My Sister

My sister’s story has been woven with mine to make a quilt, telling a story of love, family, immense sorrow, resilience and courage. Fourteen years ago, after my sister passed away, I made a promise…

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Braver With Age + Writing With Courage
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Braver With Age + Writing With Courage

There is a quote I stumbled upon recently that gave me pause. “What would you write if you weren’t afraid?” I’m going to come clean and say I have been afraid most of my life….

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My Ten Year House Anniversary + Modern Coastal Tour
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My Ten Year House Anniversary + Modern Coastal Tour

It was ten years ago today that my husband and I closed on our home. It was a dream come true after not being homeowners for over four years. It was surreal and both of…

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