Dog Lover, A Dream Chaser & A Book You'll Love

Hey lovely you,

Welcome back to your cozy corner of calm, where we swap out stress for deep breaths and maybe a little dog hair (you’ll see what I mean).

So grab your drink of choice...tea, coffee, mocktail magic...and let’s sink into this week’s feel-good fix of motivation, movement, and a whole lot of “yes, I can.”

​Ready? Let’s go, glow, and grow.

“To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are.”~ Anonymous

Let that one simmer for a second.

You weren’t meant to fit someone else’s mold.

You were meant to create your own...with your wild laugh, thoughtful pauses, quirky habits, and all the beautiful, messy, you-ness that makes life interesting.

Your magic isn’t in being perfect. It’s in being real.

So this week, show up as the you that doesn’t apologize for taking up space.

​You’ve earned it.

Let me introduce you to someone extraordinary: Julie Starr.

She’s not rescuing just one dog.

She’s rescuing many. And in the process, helping people heal too.

From rundown shelters to cozy forever homes, Julie’s turning heartbreak into hope, one pup at a time.

She reminds us that when love leads the way, miracles follow.

Big hearts change the world, my friend. And yours is definitely one of them.

​Read Julie’s full story here.

If your joints are whispering (or shouting) things like “oof” and “ouch,” it might be time to bring in the big guns, natural ones, of course.

Let me introduce you to Golden Revive+...the supplement our co-founder Charlene has been using lately.

You know she’s older (she’s giving me the side eye...not much older, right? ) and she has a walking routine.

Then she thought she was ready for the cordless jump rope.

And quickly learned her joints aren’t like mine...quick to recover from impact.

So she turned to our partner companies and decided to start using the Golden Revive+. Let’s just say --- we’re both impressed.

Created by Dr. Joshua Levitt (naturopathic wizard), this formula is designed to support your joints, soothe inflammation, and help you move with ease...without the side effects of pain meds.

Within 3 days her knees and hips felt so much better! No more pain and her range of motion was smooth and improved.

According to Dr. Levitt, Golden Revive+ also does the following for us:

Reduces scarring and tissue damage…

Supports healthy joints…

Improves circulation…

Promotes healthy cholesterol levels…

Supports healthy vision…

Balances blood sugar levels…

Supports a better mood…and goodness, we would ALL love that, right?

Here’s why it works so well:

Curcumin that works: It uses BCM-95® Curcumin, a potent turmeric extract that your body actually absorbs.

Fast results: People say they notice a difference in days, not weeks.

Full-body freedom: Knees, hips, back, shoulders, yeah, it’s got you covered.

If you’re ready to feel good in your body again (gardening, dancing, chasing your dog down the street?), this might be your new secret weapon.

​Try Golden Revive+ and see what the buzz is about.

This one gave me goosebumps—in the best way.

Virginia “Ginger” Hislop just earned her master’s degree at 105 years old. Yes, that’s not a typo. 105.

She started the journey nearly 80 years ago. Life interrupted it. But guess what? She didn’t give up on the dream.

And now she’s got the diploma (and the headlines) to prove it.

So if you’ve been putting something off because you think it’s “too late”, think again, beautiful. The clock’s not ticking out. It’s ticking toward your next chapter.

​Meet Ginger and feel inspired.

This week, Shay shares her thoughts on “The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods“.

I honestly don’t have anything bad to say. And that says a lot because I’ve read a lot!

It’s a beautiful mix of historical fiction, modern-day drama, and just the right touch of whimsy. It’s a love letter to books, to strong women, and to second chances.

You follow two storylines, Opaline in the 1920s, and Martha and Henry in the present, as they each uncover the secrets of a mysterious bookshop. The characters are so relatable and real, and the way their stories connect is just chef’s kiss.

Honestly, I didn’t want it to end. I finished the last page and immediately wished “A Place Called Lost” was real so I could keep reading.

The Lost Bookshop is hopeful, heartwarming, a little heartbreaking, and full of the kind of quiet magic that stays with you long after you close the book

Thank you, Shay! Check it out yourself » The Lost Bookshop

Let’s make this week feel like sunshine on your shoulders:

✅Positive Affirmation: “I am enough, just as I am.” Then smile like you mean it. Because it’s true.
✅Self-Care Focus: If your body’s whispering “oof,” give it some love. Golden Revive+ could be the natural support you’ve been waiting for. A few days in, your joints might just say, “thank you.” Try Golden Revive+ here
✅Be The Sunshine: Support your local shelter or just share a post about a pup looking for a forever home. Even a small act of care can ripple big.
✅Motivation in Motion: Take a page from Julie Starr’s book: use what you love to help others. Whether it’s animals, art, or advocacy, your passion is your power.
​✅Good News Share: Forward Virginia Hislop’s story to a friend who thinks it’s “too late.” Remind them (and yourself): the dream isn’t over...it’s just waiting for its moment.

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