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All, Creativity, Inspiration, Nostalgia, Writing, The Beauty of Handwritten Letters

The Beauty of Handwritten Letters

As the world is undoubtedly moving towards digital communication, handwritten letters are fast becoming a rare commodity. In fact, most people haven’t written a personal letter in years, as per…

All, Daily Gratitude, Gratitude, Life's Beautiful Journey, Writing, Enjoyable Daily Journaling

10 Practical Tips on Making Daily Journaling More Enjoyable

Journaling is a powerful method for fostering creativity and personal growth, not just for self-reflection. It provides a haven for expressing thoughts and emotions, setting objectives, and tracking progress. However,…

Photography, Write For Us, Writing, New Generation Call for Submissions

Be the Voice of a New Generation

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Bella Grace: New Generation! This new magazine, hitting newsstands in the spring of 2018, will feature everything you know and love about Bella…

All, Inspiration, Writing,

Four Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

As an editor of several magazines, I have a lot of different writing assignments.

Courage, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Affirmation, Writing, To the Girl in Braided Pigtails

To the Girl in Braided Pigtails

    It’s funny how life never turns out how you envisioned it would as a child.   I am at an age where I recognize this, accept it, and…

Everyday Magic, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life's Beautiful Journey, Lovely Lists, Writing, The Other List

The Other List

    “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” — Socrates     Preparing for a trip recently, I found myself overwhelmed with an especially long to-do list.     As…

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Be a Part of Bella Grace! Our Winter Issue Deadline is Approaching

Words: Heather Taylor Photo credit: Lisa RedWillow   “There’s beauty in ordinary life, pages full of stories that turn ordinary into magical moments… Bits of magic everywhere you look from…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Musings, Writing, Grace Notes

The Magic of Writing on a Typewriter

Words: Kayla Dean Photo credit: Kayla Dean   He carried a floral gift bag bigger than any purse I owned into my kitchen. My birthday present. I wore a dress…