Happy New Year! 2016 is here, but before we jump in with full force, it’s time for some much-needed year-end reflection. In July I completed my mid-year check-in and now with the arrival of the new year  it’s time for a full-on Get Gutsy annual review. Every year, I detail my top highlights from the year …

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Before we say hello to 2015, it’s time for some much-needed year-end reflection. In July I completed my first-ever personal mid-year check-in and now with the arrival of the new year later this week, it’s time for a full-on Get Gutsy annual review. Every year, I detail my top highlights from the year (see 2012 here …

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From my family to yours, I wish you a merry and bright Christmas and a New Year filled with love, joy and happiness. Per tradition (see 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010 here), I’m excited to share this year’s annual Lawlor family Christmas card. The photo was taken last January on our family trip to Punta Cana. Looking forward to creating …

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If 2012 was the year of conquering the impossible, 2013 was truly the year of getting gutsy. Of course, getting gutsy is kind of a theme around here, but in 2013, getting gutsy took on a new and deeper meaning in both my day-to-day life and here on the blog. After spending some time reflecting …

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Today is my dad’s 53rd birthday. As I browsed the greeting card aisle of Target, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid (Yep, dad…I went to FOUR stores to find the perfect card), I was discouraged because I couldn’t find a card that said exactly what I wanted to say to my dad on his birthday. (I …

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Wow…it’s hard to believe it’s already the end of August, summer is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. Where does the time go? Summer 2013 was pretty incredible. I didn’t have high hopes or expectations going into the summer months, not really for any particular reason. I simply thought the …

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Happy 21st birthday to my beautiful, intelligent and talented sister, Jamie! As my little sister celebrates her birthday this week (and OH, are we celebrating), I wanted to write something special just for her, here on the blog. Because you see, Jamie isn’t just my sister…she’s my best friend and one of the most important …

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