Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

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15 Ways to Savor Summer Slowly

Summer is a time of year marked with unhurried moments and simple pleasures. It is when we all seem to slow down — whether intentionally or not — immersing ourselves…

All, Quotes, Seasons,

15 Quotes to Make You Excited for Summer’s Arrival

As the calendar approaches June, you can begin to feel summer’s arrival in the air. The long days are filled with sunshine that seems to linger in the evening. There…

All, Daily Gratitude, Everyday Magic, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey,

Life’s a Beautiful Journey

Over the past 10 years, we’ve had 40 different Bella Grace covers. Though the featured image changes with each issue, as do the coverlines that shine a spotlight on some…

All, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey,

7 Ways to Rekindle Your Connection with Nature

The melodious songs of birds, serene sights, and pathless woods are natural treasures worth yearning for, as within their embrace lies the purest pathway to inner peace. Yet, time spent…

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A Smaller Take on Gratitude Journals

Most of us have, at some point, made it a goal of ours to start a gratitude practice, usually in the form of a journal. We also likely followed the…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Inspire, Life's Beautiful Journey,

9 Delightful Ways to Welcome Spring into Your Home

Can you feel it? The air is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and nature is waking up slowly from slumber. Now is the time to cast off the…

All, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Care,

Digital Detox: From FOMO to JOMO

In today’s hyper-connected world, where our smartphones are practically extensions of our hands and social media feeds consume our attention, it’s easy to fall into the trap of FOMO…

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Morning Reflections

The world is made up of morning people and night owls. We each have a preferred time of day when we feel like we’re at our best. We’ve found that…

All, Daily Gratitude, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Holidays, Inspiration, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey,

Leap Year: 10 Ways to Spend Your Extra Day

Every four years, we’re gifted with something special: a bonus day. Though we think you should always make time for yourself, this leap year, we encourage you to set aside…

All, Creativity, Inspiration, Nostalgia, Writing,

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, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Care,

21 Surefire Ways to Instantly Lift Your Mood

Even the most cheerful people are going to find themselves in a bad mood every now and then. When that happens, it’s important to have a reserve of ways to…

All, Health + Wellness, Self Care, Self Help,

Your Guide to Intentional Self-Care

From the school drop-off to work, back to school, then dinner preparations, putting the kids to bed, and cleaning up the house, and before you know it, you’re on your…