2017-06-15 12:00
“Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious.”~Rumi Last summer, I drove with my mother and daughter on an epic road trip. It was my mom&rsq&hell…Read More
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Welcome to Morning Beans - to my big ideas, my gripes, my gratitude and motivations. Why don't you grab a cup of coffee, pull up a comfy chair, and join me on my journey.
2017-06-13 12:00
This past year I have seriously changed. I cut my spending, took some online classes and learned to be mindful. Mindfulness should extend to every are of your life peeps, and your budget is… Read More
2017-06-11 15:35
SUMMARY: After inheriting a house on Martha’s Vineyard and finding herself alone there with three young children, Annie Tucker must confront her past when an unresolved love tests whet… Read More
2017-06-08 12:00
We are all on a mission in life. We all strive to be the best we can be, to be happy, to have the perfect house, family, and career. We all want to get through our to-do lists, bucket lists… Read More
2017-06-06 12:00
Budgeting 101 is going great, but I need to interrupt this series for a little PSA peeps. Most of you probably remember (or maybe are currently going through) some lean times. When you&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-06-01 12:00
“To thine own self be true.” ~William Shakespeare Nobody knows the REAL you but you. Sometimes, even that’s a stretch as we trip and stumble along life’s journe… Read More
2017-05-30 12:00
Minimalism is in. It’s hip to have less and to spend less. However, it can be hard when you start this journey to figure out exactly what to minimize. And that’s what today&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-05-25 12:00
I know, you’re singing that little song in your head…” Ch ch ch chia!” and considering the last time you saw a Chia Pet. It may have been on your last trip to Walmar… Read More
2017-05-23 12:00
So it’s Tuesday, it’s GNO, and you’re tapped. You paid the rent, utilities, materials for the kid’s science project, and bought some groceries, but your friends insis… Read More
2017-05-18 12:00
“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.” ~Karen Kaiser Clark It’s inevitable. Change happens. It can be a bright light shining into your future or feel pre… Read More
2017-05-16 12:00
Welcome back to Bagging it on a Budget 101. OK, I’m facetious, but I want to share some serious tips with you lovely peeps. How can we set ourselves up to financially secure when we ar… Read More
2017-05-11 12:00
It’s here. May 14th is Mother’s Day, and although I believe we should appreciate our moms EVERY day, it’s become a national holiday. So, while you’re gearing up to ma… Read More
2017-05-09 12:00
So, you liked the post on budgeting. Having always been frugal, saving for that special gift, vacation, or a super awesome pair of shoes has never been much of an issue for me. However, time… Read More
2017-05-04 12:00
The world is a stressful place. Beautiful, filled with panoramic views of oceans, mountains or field, but also filled with nervous, anxiety riddled humans. It almost seems that human beings… Read More
2017-05-02 12:00
It’s pretty rough waters in the open sea right now folks. The economy is sagging, people are lagging and it’s tough to see that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. With so… Read More
2017-04-27 12:00
As passionate as I am about my morning java jolt, there are times when I get distracted or just too busy to finish that pot. Ok, the second pot. But, coffee is a terrible thing to waste, esp… Read More
2017-04-25 12:00
We are all unique and special individuals. Our individuality is what sings from our soul when we are in a room full of people and makes us stand out. What do people remember about you when y… Read More
2017-04-20 12:00
Mornings in my house closely resemble the lunatic asylum. It’s all about waking up, getting ready, the dog, the kids, the lunches, coffee and carpool – though not always in that… Read More
2017-04-18 12:00
I was kind of a strange kid growing up. In my own little world of art and playwriting, I didn’t notice that I was different. I genuinely liked myself. But when I entered the “rea… Read More
2017-04-13 12:00
We all begin to find ourselves when we notice that we are settled, “found.” It is when we realize the wild, messy, marvelous person we were born to be. The big problem? There is… Read More
2017-04-11 12:00
I am in Pre-Passover cleaning mode. The kitchen has been scrubbed and the food swapped out, and it is such a great feeling once it’s all ready for the holiday. The rest of the house do… Read More
2017-04-06 12:00
Let’s mix it up folks. All the Springtime holidays are upon us and admit it – food is on your mind. Soup, roast, sides, and of course dessert. If, like me, you find the meal prep… Read More
2017-04-05 14:16
Summary: Sanctuary introduces newly retired publishing executive, Theo Phillips, and his wife, Liddy, to the time-lost South Georgia town of Shiloh. They leave the shadows of Atlanta and mov… Read More
2017-04-04 12:00
It’s all about being real. True to you my lovelies. Sometimes we veer off-road, and end up on a slow and painful path to rock bottom. We lose sight of who we are, and what we want, and… Read More
2017-03-30 12:00
“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.” -Morticia Addams We are all special and unique; and we are all different and normal at the same time… Read More
2017-03-28 12:00
Generally speaking, a person needs only three things to be truly happy in life: something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for. Nothing is closer to the truth, but we all go off… Read More
2017-03-23 16:41
BOOK REVIEW: Dog Sitters by Rozsa Gaston SUMMARY: Laugh out loud at the heart-pounding misadventures of Hint and Jack as they search for the world’s most adorable lost dog . . . When t… Read More
2017-03-23 16:41
BOOK REVIEW: Dog Sitters by Rozsa Gaston SUMMARY: Laugh out loud at the heart-pounding misadventures of Hint and Jack as they search for the world’s most adorable lost dog . . … Read More
2017-03-23 12:00
I’m working off negative sleep this week. I’m honestly not even sure how I’m functioning, but the human mind and body is an amazing adaptable machine. I am here penning pos… Read More
2017-03-21 12:00
This has been a rough week. The rejections, the lack of affirmation and a little self-imposed social isolation have taken their toll. But, since I must practice what I preach, I am here, typ… Read More
2017-03-16 12:00
As I pen this title, I am thinking to myself, “is there any other “life” than “every-day life?” We are always looking for something more, something different, s… Read More
2017-03-14 12:00
Hello my lovely peeps! Does today find you feeling sluggish? Has your energy level bottomed out by lunch? Lots of stuff can cause a drain of energy, but lucky for you, there are many ways to… Read More
2017-03-09 13:00
Let’s continue this week with that exercise theme. So, I already told you why we aren’t exercising (if you need a refresher see Why We Aren’t Exercising). Now, let’s… Read More
2017-03-08 17:46
BOOK REVIEW: Sense of Touch: Love and Duty at Anne of Brittany’s Court by Rozsa Gaston SUMMARY: In July of 1497 Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, gives birth to a son. Within hours th… Read More
2017-03-07 13:00
I know that I need to move it. When I’m having one of those crappy days I self-flagellate – reminding myself of the many benefits of exercise. But, I stay, in the chair, on the s… Read More
2017-03-02 13:00
We are all about the Ohm. Alright, well some of us are, and some of us are finding our Zen place in the hectic universe we inhabit. I am admittedly late to the meditation game, but it’… Read More
2017-02-28 13:00
There’s no shame in indulging and living life, as long as you do it all in moderation. You all know I signed on for a 28-day reset. WOW. A little over my head and a lot to give up. But… Read More
2017-02-23 13:00
I am a woman obsessed. You know how it is – even as functioning adults, we all go through that intense worry over a quiet coffee – “who am I – really?” We are a… Read More
2017-02-21 13:00
Growing up I was different. I wasn’t sure how but I knew it to be true. I spent the early years in a happy bubble of neighborhood kids, all the different cultures nonexistent as… Read More
2017-02-20 13:00
Simple Habits to Get Your Time Back (Tips from a former procrastinator) Ever feel like there’s never enough time in the day to get everything done? Or like you blink and it’s tim… Read More
2017-02-16 15:36
SUMMARY: Skeletons. We all have them hidden away, usually in an overcrowded and unsecure closet where they are likely to rattle loose. As prisoners, their prime directive is to break their s… Read More
2017-02-16 13:00
“Quiet is the new loud.” -Patrick Stump/ Fall Out Boy Your confidence is nowhere to be found. Flown the coop, just when you need it most. Oh, the irony! Perhaps you have a networ… Read More
2017-02-14 13:00
Happy Valentine’s Day my lovelies!💗💗 I write this post to you with love and appreciation, and I hope your day is filled with positive motivation, love (self-love is OK)… Read More
2017-02-13 13:00
Every now and then, we all need a little bit of motivation. Whether it be to get something done, or just a little pick me up! Either way, it’s always great to be prepared for when the… Read More
2017-02-09 13:00
Let’s take a little quiz, shall we lovelies? Score one point for each time you have: Screamed at your laptop/TV remote/ Cell phone Felt white hot anger pulsing just below the surface F… Read More
2017-02-07 13:00
Self-discipline. You hear about it all the time, even from me. This is by far the toughest part of life, as far as I’m concerned. It’s not always innate, and so we often have to… Read More
2017-02-06 13:00
First of all, I would like to make a general comment about manipulation. As such the term may carry a negative connotation and to some extent, it should because we probably have all been in… Read More
2017-02-02 13:00
You say you’re motivated; it’s a new year, you have a reunion coming up, maybe it’s that BIG birthday. Either way, you want to look good, you want to be fit, body and mind… Read More
2017-02-01 13:00
OK, so I agreed to be a guinea pig for a fellow blogger. She has an awesome site and some great workouts, and the 28 day reset seems appropriate for February. It’s real peeps – n… Read More
2017-01-31 13:00
Call it what you will, anger, frustration? It can sometimes get the best of us, and in turn bring out the worst in us. You know that feelings, it bubbles up, slowly, like the fizz in a too t… Read More
2017-01-26 13:00
How often my friends, are you distracted? Stop laughing – I’m serious. If you’re at all like me, you get distracted several times a day. Hopefully not like that dog in the… Read More
2017-01-25 13:00
SUMMARY: On a foggy summer night, eleven people–ten privileged, one down-on-his-luck painter–depart Martha’s Vineyard on a private jet headed for New York. Sixteen minutes… Read More
2017-01-24 13:00
Be in love with your life. Every minute of it. -Jack Kerouac Hello my peeps. A quick question for the new year. Are you really enjoying your life? What would it be like if you thought… Read More
2017-01-23 13:00
You may ask what is the spotlight in this case? The spotlight for me is ‘to get attention and interest from the public’ i.e. reaching the point you desire for yourself. The… Read More
2017-01-19 13:00
It happens. You wake up, make those magic morning beans, and switch on the laptop. You have a bazillion ideas swimming around in your mind, just itching to be written into an amazing blog po… Read More
2017-01-17 13:00
Who doesn’t like waking up all refreshed and energized. We all want to be like that movie character, you know, the one who tosses back the covers, whips open the shades and sings in th… Read More
2017-01-16 13:00
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I felt the immense weight of negativity that came with 2016. The whole of the Internet seemed to think it was just the worst year ever and with… Read More
2017-01-12 13:00
“Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time.”–Leo Buscaglia Life is something that we all get to experience. For some of us, it’s an excit… Read More
2017-01-12 13:00
“Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time.”–Leo Buscaglia Life is something that we all get to experience. For some of us, it’s an excit… Read More
2017-01-10 13:00
“I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line. -Lucille Ball Every morning, I sit in the living room, tray table set wi… Read More
2017-01-09 13:00
New Year’s is over! 2017 is on and you’ve got your resolutions in order. If you’re like me, those guys are all over the place -on your phone, computer and diary (high 5 to… Read More
2017-01-05 13:00
We all have weaknesses. My biggest one is my lack of self-confidence, which leads to a weird form of perfectionist OCD and self-loathing. But, since I must practice what I preach, I am a wor… Read More
2017-01-04 13:00
Print this page(s). This is the easiest challenge you’ll take this year! Good luck and Happy New Year! 1. Write down 3 things you are grateful for… Read More
2017-01-03 13:00
Welcome to the new year my friends. I hope you are over that fuzzy headed, blind-eyed bleary New Year’s Day haze. I keep thinking, how am I going to make my first post of the year insp… Read More
2017-01-02 13:00
GETTING THE RIGHT FIT IN FITNESS (or how to find a trainer that’s going to help you be your best you!) Let’s talk about chemistry. Interpersonal chemistry. How you feel about how… Read More
2017-01-01 19:34
Be brave my lovelies. Let’s take a good look at the past year; the good, the bad and the OMG I can’t believe I did that! Let’s look at all the amazing, good things you did… Read More
2016-12-29 13:00
I know, everyone is posting about the new year, a new routine and a new you. I’m not saying that the Morning Beans Blog way is better, but it’s definitely an option you should co… Read More
2016-12-28 13:00
Book Review Summary: Nina Redmond is a literary matchmaker. Pairing a reader with that perfect book is her passion . . . and also her job. Or at least it was. Until yesterday, she was… Read More
2016-12-27 13:00
Self-care. Yup, I’m starting now. We often neglect to prioritize ourselves, and that stops right now folks. You already know the pattern – work, pick up and shuttle the kids, sto… Read More
2016-12-26 13:00
It’s that time of the year again: the time of retrospection and resolutions, the time to make decisions about the coming year. And basically figure out what you want to do with yoursel… Read More
2016-12-22 13:00
Let’s skip right to the nitty gritty my lovely peeps. It’s the end of the year, the BIG holiday season no matter what faith you follow, and the holidays are stressful. Start by a… Read More
2016-12-21 13:00
In a Dark, Dark Wood By Ruth Ware Summary: What should be a cozy and fun-filled weekend deep in the English countryside takes a sinister turn in Ruth Ware’s suspenseful, compuls… Read More
2016-12-20 13:00
I’m staying with the sleep theme my peeps. So, those of you who are secret members of NA (Nappers Anonymous) will appreciate this. You know how it happens. You are watching your favori… Read More
2016-12-19 14:00
3 Ways to Bring Positive Psychology into Your Life Most often when people come into therapy it’s because they want to be less depressed, less anxious, or maybe learn to have bett… Read More
2016-12-15 13:00
I have an overwhelming amount of stuff on my mind lately, and along with that, my stress levels have skyrocketed. I am trying to cope with all the changes in my life, some good, some bad, so… Read More
2016-12-13 13:00
Bad days happen. Sunday was a doozy for me. I was ready to throw in the towel on everything by late afternoon, even though the day began quite decently. No matter how hard we strive to live… Read More
2016-12-12 13:00
Summary: Danger is a way of life for Rock Pounder, so when the DEA asks him to recover $250 million in drug money hidden somewhere in Mexico, the 10% finder’s fee makes the risk worthw… Read More
2016-12-09 13:52
Summary: For the Love of Meat combines whimsical and surreal illustrations with engaging, intimate encounters that explore the depths of human experience. Unique and diverse in setting… Read More
2016-12-08 13:00
Here it is folks- the first meeting of N.A. (Nappers Anonymous) I’ll go first. Hi, I’m Helene and I am a serial napper. Oh yes, I suffer from insomnia, weird, strange raving drea… Read More
2016-12-06 13:00
Let’s face reality peeps. 2016 is almost over. In just a few weeks we will all be listing those resolutions for the new year. Let’s talk about those resolutions, without teary se… Read More
2016-12-01 13:00
And it’s officially the holiday season. Family, friends, parties, cooking, cleaning, shopping – stress. And you are not looking forward to that big get together with “those… Read More
2016-11-30 18:36
BOOK REVIEW Manipulated Lives by Helene Leuschel Helene Leuschel’s debut novel is a raw look deep into the dark reality of narcissistic behaviors. Manipulated Lives is a co… Read More
2016-11-29 13:00
It isn’t really a surprise. I’m on a gratitude kick this month, but really, shouldn’t we all be grateful all of the time? It’s a great way to increase your own happin… Read More
2016-11-24 15:18
This week, I’m all about gratefulness and kindness. From buying your friend or that random person behind you a coffee, to the bigger picture. Honestly, pause for just a sec, and think… Read More
2016-11-22 13:00
Childhood memories are made of holidays. I remember Thanksgiving as a time of family silliness- snowball fights, marshmallows roasting in the fireplace and more food than is natural for 20 p… Read More
2016-11-17 13:00
A brief disclaimer: this post is unlike what you’re used to from me, but sometimes I can’t stop the idea from brewing. Love ya my sweet petunia peeps! Alright folks… Read More
2016-11-15 13:00
Hello again, it’s me. No, not the one you expected, but the one I have chosen to be. It’s me. I am in my glory, having decided that it really is about me; that I choose to love a… Read More
2016-11-14 22:07
BOOK REVIEW The Ghostwriters by Mickey Corrigan A struggling author, a famous ghost and a plot that grabs you from the get go. Jacy McMasters is a microbrewery working wannabe writer who dri… Read More
2016-11-10 13:00
We tend to think of Spring as the time to declutter and clean house. In truth, autumn is a perfect time to cleanse your spirit and let go of what no longer serves purpose in your life. It&rs&hell…Read More
2016-11-08 13:00
A friend, who has since passed away, but who will always be in my heart, once told me that his mantra in life was “no should haves or would haves or could haves.” Period. He live… Read More
2016-11-03 15:09
Disclaimer: Up front. Today it’s an op-ed piece on an event from this morning. Please, read on my sweets. I decided to stop this morning for a quick coffee after carpool. As I w… Read More
2016-11-01 12:58
It’s Tuesday, but Monday won’t stop. You’re overloaded, over caffeinated and ready to throw in the towel. Nothing short of burrowing deep under your big, fluffy blanket see… Read More
2016-10-28 18:19
BOOK REVIEW Mud (Chronicles of the Third Realm War Book 1) By E.J.Wenstrom This author’s debut novel is a must read for those who like epic quests and the supernatural. Unusually narra… Read More
2016-10-27 12:00
“Well, we all have a face that we hide away forever-And we take them out and show ourselves when everyone has gone.”- Billy Joel, The Stranger It’s October. The official fa… Read More
2016-10-25 16:30
Reward Yourself Day 10 Hooray! You made it! Give yourself a big pat on the back. No resolution challenge to a better lifestyle…whooohooo! Yes, healthy habits and being mindful are tot… Read More
2016-10-25 12:00
“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anaïs Nin I have this thing about road trips. I adore them, can’t get enough o… Read More
2016-10-24 16:30
Sippy Cup Day 9 Now you know, this wouldn’t be a great Morning Beans Challenge without coffee. I want to address your love of Starbucks. You know the burnt roast and sugary lattes that… Read More
2016-10-23 16:30
Sixty Second Boost Day 8 First, I want to let you know how proud I am of you! You are taking little steps, at minimal effort (really) to improve your life. No resolutions. Fantastic! These q… Read More
2016-10-23 16:07
(NewsUSA) – Sponsored News – As Americans age, one element seems to be key for their mental and physical health: optimism. That’s the finding suggested by a new Humana surv… Read More
2016-10-22 16:30
Step It Up! Day 7 We all know that we are supposed to move it: 10,000 steps a day. Today, I challenge you to pick up your feet and make an extra 500 steps happen. Add these to your normal da… Read More
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