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Celebrate the Small Things!



Hi everyone, Jess here :)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday. It's rainy here, but that's totally fine because I'm here to celebrate Talynn and I's mini-vacations this weekend! I'm off to Maine and she's celebrating a mini-vacation by the river. Never take the value of mini-vacations for granted. Even just a day away from everything is enough to rejuvenate, and I think I speak for both of us when I say it is much needed!

How about you? What are you celebrating today?

Talynn apologizes for missing the hop but promises she will visit as many blogs as she can over the weekend!



Comments

  1. Tonja DreckerJune 7, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Mini-vacations are great! Both of you enjoy yours :)

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughJune 7, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Go enjoy your mini-vacation!

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  3. Jennifer JoyceJune 7, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Enjoy your mini vacation. So jealous.

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  4. Suzanne FurnessJune 7, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Sounds wonderful, enjoy!

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  5. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Have a great time!

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  6. SK AnthonyJune 7, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Have a wonderful mini vacation!!!

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  7. VikLitJune 7, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Mini Vacations are awesome! hope it was a good un ;)

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  8. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    A mini-vacation sounds like just the perfect break! We're getting ready to pack in a car for a 10 day road trip with our grown kiddos and I can't wait to have all that time with them!

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  9. M PaxJune 7, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    A mini vacation sounds nice. I'm taking one to the stars tonight. :)

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  10. ~Brandy~June 7, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    I'm hoping to plan a few mini vacations for my fiance and I this summer. They are definitely something to celebrate!

    Brandy's Bustlings

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  11. KirstenJune 8, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    A mini-vacation sounds great. Hope you have a wonderful time. :-)

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  12. Cathrina ConstantineJune 11, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    We just took a mini vacation too, and it was just what the doctor ordered. Relax, hiking, campfires, and s'mores.

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