Hi, I'm Yvonne, thank you for visiting my blog! Are you wondering what living the cozy life means? cozy (adjective): giving a sense of comfort, warmth and relaxation When I speak of living the cozy life, I'm talking a lifestyle. Not one of chunky sweaters and crackling fireplaces and hot cocoa (though there's nothing wrong with those things - I love them!). I’m referring to a mindset that embraces a way of life society doesn't value much anymore. Things that matter such as our families, faith, and home. A focus on simplicity so cozy can manifest no matter what season of life you find ... Read More about About Living the Cozy Life
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The Daily Muse Journal, Day 4: The Three Things We Need
In whatever situation we find ourselves, there are three things needed to maintain a sense of calm and well-being: Controlling our perceptions. This means leveraging self-control to not allow ... Read More about The Daily Muse Journal, Day 4: The Three Things We Need

The Daily Muse Journey, Day 3: Boundaries
Regrets, I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention...Frank Sinatra, My Way As children, we're pretty good at setting boundaries. One of the first words we add to our vocabulary as children ... Read More about The Daily Muse Journey, Day 3: Boundaries

The Daily Muse Journey, Day 2: Self-Control, Knowledge, and Desire
In yesterday's post, we read to "add to knowledge, self-control". Why is that important? When we apply self-control to the knowledge that we have, it helps us act with integrity on that ... Read More about The Daily Muse Journey, Day 2: Self-Control, Knowledge, and Desire

The Daily Muse Journey, Day 1: Self-Control
Self-control and character. Great strides toward happiness and well-being can be achieved when we identify the things within our control, separating them from those things outside our ... Read More about The Daily Muse Journey, Day 1: Self-Control

Yonkers – One Street at a Time
My recent interest in the history of the city of Yonkers all started with a post. Not a blog post. This post. And one just like it across the street, minus the urn. These posts stand ... Read More about Yonkers – One Street at a Time

O.M.G. (Ordinary Mundane Gratitude) – Week One
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