Grace Notes
a blog about life’s everyday magic
a blog about life’s everyday magic
I am a creature of habit; I always have been. Fortunately, my husband is one as well. We find comfort in the simple routines we’ve established over the course of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Every year, January 1st can feel like a fresh beginning, a date to start something new, something exciting. But it’s no surprise by now that making lasting change overnight isn’t…
Did you know the Latin root that the word “compassion” originated from means “to suffer with”? Compassion is an empathetic emotional response to someone’s suffering that makes you want to…