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REDISCOVERING ADVENTURE THROUGH OHIO'S BEST FALL HIKE
This Midwest hike is quickly becoming one of my favorite fall traditions in Ohio.
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HIKING GERMANTOWN METRO PARK OUTSIDE OF CINCINNATI
If you are looking for an easy or intermediate hike outside of the Cincinnati area, Germantown Metro Park is a great option.
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THE UNFULFILLING PATH OF PERFECTIONISM
If you are trying to be the best at everything, you are going to crash and burn. Worse, you may feel like you can never hit the mark.
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TOP TEN THINGS TO SEE IN VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK
Eager to escape the large crowds of Las Vegas, I booked a tour to visit one of Nevada’s state parks: Valley of Fire.
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TOP 10 THINGS FOR THE SOLO TRAVELER TO DO IN BOSTON
Get ready to dive in -- you won't want to miss my TOP TEN LIST of things to do and see for the solo traveler in Boston, Massachusetts.
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THE ULTIMATE BOSTON TRAVEL GUIDE FOR THE FAN OF ADVENTURE
Boston is full of history and a perfect mix of tourist stops and coastal views. This travel guide includes a top ten list and hidden gems.
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TRUTHS & TORNADO TOUCHDOWNS: SURVIVING A F2 TORNADO OUT IN THE WOODS
I was riding my old-school bike when a F2 tornado rode through town. I was out on the bike trail: the worst place to be with 100mph winds.
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20 YEAR-OLD TREASURE: A SCAVENGER HUNT THROUGH MY PAST
I kept flipping through the pages of this old book and something caught my eye: a solo post-it note stuck to the inside front cover.
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REST IN TODAY: 5 STEPS TO PRACTICE WHEN YOU FEEL ANXIOUS ABOUT TOMORROW
When you find yourself mentally heading to unrest and worrying about the future, here are five practical steps to implement daily.
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HOW TO RE-DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE & CLAIM YOUR GIFTS
It may be challenging to discern the gifts you have been given, but intently discovering your gifts helps you fulfill your purpose.
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FINDING YOUR GIFTS: DISCOVERING YOUR POTENTIAL & ACTIVATING AN ABUNDANT LIFE
The point of this story is to remind us that we are to use our gifts to help others: our gifts impact the world not just ourselves.
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BLIND FAITH: HOW TO WALK FORWARD WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN'T RUN
I recounted a question I had been asked just days earlier: was I running from something or running to something?
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LOOK UP & BELIEVE: A STORY OF VENOMOUS SNAKES, BIG MIRACLES AND THE DESERT
A story about venomous snakes, trekking through the wilderness & big miracles was enough to make any student sit on the edge of their seats.
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SNORKELING THROUGH THE WARM WATERS OF JAMAICA
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like below sea level? Let me show you my adventures beneath those powerful waves in Jamaica.
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THE SWEETHEART OF OHIO: A LOVELAND VALENTINE LEGACY
Penned as LOVELAND, our favorite holiday is hands-down, Valentines Day. Each year, thousands of Valentines are re-routed through our town.
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FILL THE LAND WITH LOVE: LIVING LIKE THE LOVELAND VALENTINE LADY
Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to grow up and become the Loveland Valentine Lady. Who doesn't want to fill the land with love?!
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PROMISES OF GOD: DISCOVERING 40 DAYS OF TRUTH
Welcome to the battlefield, saints. Let’s clothe ourselves with the one of the best weapons to defeat evil: SCRIPTURE.
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10 TRAVEL TIPS TO STAY SAFE OUTSIDE OF THE US
Here are ten ways to stay safe while traveling outside of the United States.
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10 WAYS TO SPICE UP YOUR PRE-WORKOUT MEAL
Fuel your workout with oatmeal! Here are my top ten favorite was to spice up your pre-workout meal.
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HOW TO CROSSTRAIN: 14 WAYS FOR RUNNERS TO IMPROVE THEIR STRIDE
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