Create the Ripple Magazine December 2020

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Rapt in L ove By Sheri Schaaf

Raising 4 children on my own was a challenge and money was always tight. I would make many of our gifts for birthdays, Christmas, weddings, and baby showers. There is

Creating has always been my happy

place, my safe haven, my go to when the world becomes too much. Even as a small child, creating was in my soul. I have dabbled in many different creative outlets, depending on my situation, from knitting, crocheting, and sewing to poetry, baking and wood crafts. Some of my projects I gifted while others I kept for myself. As far back as I can remember, I always dreamed of making a career out of crafting. To share my creativity and love of handcrafting with others.

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Rapt in Love

something special about handcrafted items. Someone’s time, thought, love and patience went into making that one-of-a-kind item. When I receive such a gift, it makes my heart sing.

When I pass on my own creations, whether as a gift or a purchase, it warms my heart to see the smile in the eyes of the receiver. A little over a year ago, I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across a friend doing a live video. Crystal was creating beautiful home décor using Chalk Couture™ products. I had never heard of the company before but was blown away by how easy it was to use


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WHAT IS YOUR B.S.? YOUR BELIEF SYSTEM, AND HOW TO CHANGE IT!

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Vision, Inspiration and Purpose

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pages 54-55

Explore What Spirit Wants to Share

5min
pages 76-79

Our Hidden Gems

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page 40

Stripped to My Very Soul

4min
pages 74-75

Why I Love Essential Oils

3min
pages 70-73

The Echo of Yes

2min
pages 52-55

Tamara Thompson

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pages 62-65

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

4min
pages 58-61

Too Much To Lose

3min
pages 56-57

Stop Hiding Stand in Your Power

5min
pages 66-69

Rapt in Love

3min
pages 46-47

Trust the Niggle

2min
pages 50-51

Embodied Sound for Unshakeable Peace

4min
pages 48-49

Monikas’s Art Boutique and Studio

3min
pages 44-45

Carol’s Quality Sweets

3min
pages 42-43

What Brings You Joy

4min
pages 36-37

Qigong Club

2min
pages 32-33

CAFFIEND

1min
pages 40-41

Social Media Survival Guide

2min
pages 30-31

Give Yourself a Break

4min
pages 26-27

Practical Ways to Add Value

3min
pages 24-25

Why Is Gratitude Such A Powerful Practice

3min
pages 22-23

Ask Lonnie

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pages 16-17

Food is Love

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pages 20-21

Shifting Retail

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pages 12-13

The Law of Value

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pages 8-9

Being True To Yourself

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pages 14-15

Ditch the Shoebox

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pages 18-19

Gratitude

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pages 10-11
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