Tag Archives: inspiration

Butterfly Magic!

We were taken to a magical butterfly adventure at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale – so worth seeing! Kudos to Butterfly Wonderland for making such a great, beautiful and educational butterfly sanctuary. There are many volunteers there that teach you things … Continue reading

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On Hounds, Crop Report and More

It’s been too long since my last post – we’ve had harvests of tomatoes, grapes, a few cherries, strawberries, apples, and Asian apple pears. Our doughnut peach tree has hundreds of green peaches, so looking forward to a luscious harvest, … Continue reading

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SuperQuick® Self-Publishing – Latest SuperQuick® How-To Book Released!

The latest book in the SuperQuick® series is released: If you are seeking a step-by-step guide to on demand or eBook self-publishing, then “SuperQuick® Self-Publishing: On Demand Publishing & eBooks Made Easy” will help you get your book published asap … Continue reading

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Spring is HERE and the Garden is ALIVE!

It’s absolutely glorious outside!  Spring is here, the fruit trees have more flowers than ever, we have a few twittering bird tenants in the nesting boxes, and the veggie garden is planted!  -And yes, I know, the tomatoes will take … Continue reading

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Great New Rain/Gardening Boot Released! NEW “Chef at the Farmer’s Market” Boot!

                      M. Nicole van Dam’s artwork “Chef at the Farmer’s Market” joins Nicole’s other licensed images and has been transformed into a lovely new rain and gardening boot! The colors … Continue reading

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-of Fancy Pens and Pretty Papers

At last night Creativity Central, first we enjoyed a sneak peek of our now completed and assembled (but not yet framed) last Creativity Central project, entitled “Sea Scape”: “Sea Scape” by Creativity Central  Many thanks to all the Creativity Central … Continue reading

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“Exploring the Successful You” published! – 4th Book in SuperQuick™ series now available!

M. Nicole van Dam’s most recent book is “Exploring the Successful You,” a book Nicole initially wrote to accompany her speaking engagements on creativity, innovation and accomplishment. Nicole wrote this book, filled with smiles, insights and inspiration, to share hands … Continue reading

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Next Painting to be of the Veggie Garden!

How can one not be inspired by this time of year in the garden? We just planted the vegetable garden, and it is amazing! Just as these little plants are the start of this year’s vegetable crop, so too shall … Continue reading

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Thought for the Day

Pursuing your dreams is like a fine wine – it gets better as it evolves through time. (M. Nicole van Dam)

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Thought for the Day

The lessons learned on the path to success are your mind’s nourishment for the next step. (M. Nicole van Dam)

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Accomplishment is Champagne for the Soul (M. Nicole van Dam)

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Thought for the Day

Your biggest critic, your biggest hurdle, is that voice within you that says you won’t be able to accomplish things. I have never met anyone who doesn’t hear that voice. Just remember that the reward of giving your dream a … Continue reading

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It takes a lot of effort to beat yourself up. You might as well use all that effort to try once more or learn something new. (M. Nicole van Dam)

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The best antidote for depression is to give your brain the treat of learning something new. (M. Nicole van Dam)

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Attitude will bring you altitude. (M. Nicole van Dam)

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It’s not what life throws you, it’s how you fetch the ball. (M. Nicole van Dam)

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If it was easy, everybody would do it.

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The only thing you get by continually looking back is a sore neck. (M. Nicole van Dam)

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Toughen up, buck up, and get back to work!

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There is always hope until you stop trying.

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