Author

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Julie is the author of the best-selling "Adopt Without Debt: Creative Ways to Cover the Cost of Adoption." … Read More

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I love sharing from my heart and my experiences and helping others grow and learn. Based off my book I have … Read More

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With a long time love of "beautiful things" I began taking graphic design courses in college. More than just … Read More

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Recent Blog Posts

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“What’s your next book going to be?”

Apparently you write one book and people assume you’re going to write more. For a long time when asked “So, what’s your next book going to be?” I met them with a blank stare. It matched my equally blank brain. I had NOTHING! But during the last six months since I stopped working full time, [...]

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The last piece of adoption paper

4.5 years ago we started the adoption process. 3.5 years ago the kids came home. 2.5 years ago we re-adopted them (an AZ requirement) and they officially became citizens. Today we finally have the paper to prove it. Two “Certificate of Citizenship” papers – otherwise known as the most expensive piece of paper EVER. $550 [...]

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Yes, tables can steal your heart

Not many people would look at this and see its future self… But it had good lines. And the uglier it is, the cheaper it is, right. There were about 3 coats of paint on it but after a lot of work it began to look like this… And now it looks like this… It’s [...]

Featured Posts

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What I’m really thinking about parenting…

The other day a friend on Facebook posted a link to this amazing article “Don’t Carpe Diem”. I swear it’s like the writer is inside my head. Every time someone looks at my children and says “It goes by so fast. Make every moment count,” I say “I know” and nod my head sweetly. What [...]

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I don’t think he’s a real dog

Maybe it’s just the adoption “honeymoon” phase, but we’re beginning to doubt if Buddy is, in fact, a real dog. Why? Let me count the ways… When you give Buddy a treat he sniffs, gently licks and then nibbles until he gently takes it from you. Seriously, he could eat from a baby’s hand. He’s [...]