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Category: Creativity

Creativity, Uncategorized

When You Get on a Writing Roll

April 6, 2016 Jackie Yeager

I’m taking a quick break from drafting to check in with you today. Yes, you heard me right. I’m drafting... and I’m on a roll!! I’ve written over 3,000 words since yesterday. It may not sound like much, but after having a hard time getting my head into this story, it’s BIG for me! I’ll… Continue reading When You Get on a Writing Roll

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Creativity, Uncategorized

Creative Outlets

February 22, 2016February 23, 2016 Jackie Yeager

Hey guys! I’m so sorry I missed posting last week, but I wasn’t actually that far from swirl and spark anyway. I was really busy getting the latest creation up on the site! For those of you watching closely, you may have seen it. 🙂 For the rest of my curious friends, click here. I’ve been… Continue reading Creative Outlets

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Creativity, Publishing

4 Signs You May Not Fit the Writer Stereotype

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Jackie Yeager

We all have questions and doubts when it comes to our writing life. Am I a good enough writer? Is my story any good at all? How do I know if I’m cut out to be a writer anyway?  The list of doubts goes on. We all have moments of reflection too... moments when we… Continue reading 4 Signs You May Not Fit the Writer Stereotype

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Creativity, Odyssey of the Mind

The Climb

March 12, 2014March 13, 2014 Jackie Yeager

Hello Again!I’m back….and I have to tell you that I’ve really missed this blog! My Blog Break turned out to be a week longer than I had planned. To those of you that stopped by, I’m sorry you were left in the blog darkness. I didn’t mean to leave you there with an empty pit… Continue reading The Climb

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Creativity, Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind

February 19, 2014March 13, 2014 Jackie Yeager

This week, instead of focusing on my writing, my mind has been preoccupied with something else. As some of you may have read in the Author tab on this site, in some of my free time, I coach an Odyssey of the Mind team. Odyssey of the Mind is an international, educational program that provides… Continue reading Odyssey of the Mind

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Is your house overrun by books too? This pile is just one of many that made the move with us from our old house but have yet to find a permanent shelf. My new office shelves are not filled (yet!) but they’re already spoken for, so I think we better get going on our next project... adding bookshelves next to this couch. 🥰
These boots. I loved them when I first got them, but this is the only time I’ve ever worn them. They’re so cute, but just not ME. Someday I’ll probably look at this picture, the first one I had taken with my books altogether, and wonder whose boots I was wearing!
Ahhh another pretty place in Disney! This is one of my favorites. ❤️ Fun Fact: Almost 2 years ago, we were eating lunch in the Patisserie when we got the call from our realtor that our offer on our new house was accepted by the seller! So we basically bought a house while strolling through World Showcase! How magical is that?
Favorite castle & favorite girl! 💕 It’s been a month since our Disney trip and I’m ready for the next one already. I guess I’ll have to live vicariously through Danielle instead. Later this week she’ll be back there again.🌟 I’m so happy for her... and a little envious! Why do our kids get to have all the amazing adventures?
Progress! So much still to do in my office renovation but the bead board walls are finally finished! Swipe to see the before pics of one of them.
So. I have a few little thoughts on painting.

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