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Maycember & Ordinary Lovely Things for You
How's your Maycember going? May is more than ever like December now, minus the cookies. Here's what's good around here.

Cara McLauchlan


Good Things I've Been Reading (and Cooking) Lately
April was a quirky sort of month. I've decided to follow suit with my reading and cooking. Here's what I've been into this month.

Cara McLauchlan


The Joy of Saying Yes & April Ordinary Lovely Things
Sharing what's ordinary and lovely for my April. Hoping it inspires you to take note of what is ordinary and lovely for you too.

Cara McLauchlan


What My Dad Taught Me About Golf (and Life)
It's the Superbowl of Golf week - the Masters. I'm remembering my dad who taught me to play and the life lessons the game has given me.

Cara McLauchlan


March Ordinary Lovely Things for You
Sharing what's ordinary and lovely for my March. Hoping it inspires you to take note of what is ordinary and lovely for you too.

Cara McLauchlan


March Good Things I'm Reading (and Cooking) Lately
March makes me long for all the springy things - including fresh books and bright recipes. Here's what I've been into this month.

Cara McLauchlan


A Few Kind Reminders About Rest
Rest is something I know is good for me, but I'm not good at practicing. Here are a few gentle reminders to encourage more restful living.

Cara McLauchlan


My February Ordinary Lovely Things
Sharing what's ordinary and lovely for my February. Hoping it inspires you to take note of what is ordinary and lovely for you too.

Cara McLauchlan


My Amateur Marriage Advice
It's love week and to celebrate I'm sharing three amateur thoughts about marriage. Not as an expert, but simple truths that always sustain.

Cara McLauchlan


Three Ideas to Make Mondays a Smidge Easier
My friend Barbara loves Mondays. So much she calls them "Mon-Yays." Wherever you land, here are three ideas to love Mondays a smidge more.

Cara McLauchlan


Good Things I've Been Reading (and Cooking) Lately
Winter is meant for puttering - a little of this and that. Especially perusing a few good books - here are my winter favs.

Cara McLauchlan


My January Ordinary Lovely Things
What's to love about January? Turns out there are quite a few ordinary lovely things.

Cara McLauchlan


Merry Christmas vs. Happy Christmas vs. Cheers to All
Wrapping up the year with a post on Merry vs. Happy Christmas and all the ways you celebrate. Plus my dad's Puerto Rican Egg Nog recipe.

Cara McLauchlan


What Are Your December Ordinary Lovely Things?
Singer Carly Simon famously said, "These are the good ole days." What if that's true? Here's an invitation to celebrate the ordinary things.

Cara McLauchlan


All My Thanksgiving Favorites
A lovely feast of my favorite stories and treats for all things Thanksgiving.

Cara McLauchlan


How Do You Practice True Thanksgiving?
This week I came across this question: "How do you practice true Thanksgiving?" Here's my answer, but it's a good one to ask yourself too.

Cara McLauchlan


Two Words You Can Use To Offer Light
Sharing the words, "come over" is a sweet opportunity to connect. Here's a favorite story about the impact of these two little words.

Cara McLauchlan


How to Ask for What You Need
Sometimes it's easy to ask for what you need when it's simple stuff. Matters of the heart are a harder ask. Here's my story.

Cara McLauchlan


Remember This When You Want to Quit
Do you ever feel like quitting? Me too. This was my "quitting day" story and the best advice for what I did next.

Cara McLauchlan


What Do You Do For No Good Reason?
What do you do for no good reason? Here's the story of my mother's massive cookbook collection and why I couldn't bear to part with it.

Cara McLauchlan
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