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It Took Me 13 Years to Find a Fitness Routine

I would’ve laughed in your face.  If you told me that I would become a person who went to the gym.  I would’ve spit...

The Festival I Should’ve Planned

Just like when you start anything new, starting these personal festivals has a learning curve.  Planning 12 in December/January and then executing them throughout...

The Best Thing I Almost Missed

Have you ever had a day where you realized you found something that brought you joy? Not something small and not a little joy,...

Festival Rules 2.0

What a whirlwind day.  I woke up on our April festival day, excited and ready to go.  I was checking my email while drinking...

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

There were two main reasons I decided to name these festivals, instead of simply calling them dates or plans. Festivals are extremely difficult to reschedule. ...

The Art of Thoughtful Celebrations

Infusing magic into our lives feels like a rite of passage.  My mom is a designer of memories.  Looking back, I can recall countless...
Elaina Pearl
I design my life intentionally and I'm bringing you along with me. Every post ends with a challenge, because every day is an opportunity to elevate your life.

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Seven Deadly Sins: Temptations Seen Differently

Dual perspectives on the seven deadly sins with two challenges per sin. Sins are referred to as temptations because there are benefits as well.

Where We Hide: Coats, Exteriors, and the Workforce

What do coats, exteriors, and the workforce have in common? They are all places to hide. All places where you cannot be yourself.

Greek Goddesses Brought to Life: This is Pheme

Greek Goddesses: Pheme is a post about Elaina Pearl's photoshoot challenge for Greek Goddesses. Pheme is the goddess of Fame, Gossip & Renown.

Avoid Sunday Scaries, Reach Your Full Potential

This blog post focuses on how to prepare for your week and avoid Sunday Scaries. Sundays are the best day to plan your week correctly.

New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Beauty Inspiration

A blog post that shares all makeup and beauty inspiration images for the NYC Rainbow Color Challenge photoshoots with links and screenshots.

When My Laptop Died on the Road: A Technology Reality Check

A Tale of the Missing Laptop and the Horrible Company that Made Me Cry One of the hardest parts about this Airbnb trip is the...

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