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Table of Contents

• Coffee/pod

• Editors Insight

• Divorce Corner. A Moment with Stephanie Knickle

• Jaden Bulger PEI’s Newest Fashion Designer

• Do You Know Your Season Color?

• Decorate 🎄 Entertain

• Protein

• Matthew McConaughey's Tuna salad! It's Alright Alright Alright

• Your Most Intimate Questions Answered with Grace and Courage

 When I think of Christmas is a new compilation of
Christmas songs from Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s career. I am in love.

Coffee/pod

WOW! Listening to this talk really takes me back to the years when Larry and I were trying to navigate our blended family. Our communication was rough, to say the least. I remember how often we’d argue instead of really talking.

Jefferson Fisher, a trial lawyer, shares some amazing advice on how to argue less and communicate more. And let me tell you, this isn’t just about intimate relationships—his tips are pure gold for any relationship!

Editor’s Insight

“She’s an odd little thing, you’ll never understand her.” Said Mom…about me.

I can’t really argue with her. I do ‘odd’ things, but I like to frame my odd as ‘brave’. But I’m also aware that when people say, “You did…….? God that’s brave!” I know what they really mean is YOU did…..? God that’s odd!!

This ties nicely to the fact that I oddly started a newsletter.

In a previous post, I mentioned how I spent much of last year in a funk, a low-grade depression—didn’t even realize how deep it was until I finally snapped out of it. It was August when my season of ‘blah’ was over. But then I felt this strong pull to start sharing more positive vibes with other women. After a lot of thinking, I decided the best way to do that was with a newsletter, filled with all the fun, real-talk stuff you’d chat about with friends over coffee or happy hour.

Then oddly named it cynthiagraceLIVING. But Why?

THREE reasons why I choose cynthia:

cynthia is my mother’s name.
cynthia was going to be my little girl’s name but God gave me a ‘Josh’ and a ‘Sam’.
Cynthia is the Moon Goddess.

What can we learn from Cynthia, the Moon Goddess?

Cynthia, the Moon goddess, teaches us to trust our inner strength, embrace life's cycles, and find power in solitude.

She reminds us to reconnect with nature, own our independence, and honor the wisdom that comes with embracing change.

She's a symbol of power, self-determination and grit. Ok, I took the liberty to add grit, but I think it works. So all things considered, I think cynthia is a pretty darn great role model and goddess. These traits also describe my mom perfectly. ❤️

THREE reasons why I choose grace:

grace was going to be my little girl’s middle name. Nope → Robert and Gerard.
grace - Hail Mary Full Of GRACE is my favorite prayer.
grace - Giving grace to yourself and others is about the best gift you can give.

What can we learn from GRACE?

We can learn to cut ourselves some slack. We need to be little nicer to ourselves and also not be so quick to judge others. GRACE creates space for kindness, understanding, and even mistakes—because we all make them. When you approach your days with grace, it opens up room for growth, stronger connections, more compassion. It’s a simple way to make the world feel a little kinder.

I see grace as being slow to judge and quick to forgive. None of us are perfect.

There are people in the world who wouldn’t know what showing grace to someone means. They talk the talk alright but they don’t walk the walk.

Truth be told, we need more friends, we need more chat, we need more happy and we need more quality living. Hence,

cynthiagraceLIVING - a free, vibrant, inspiring and refreshing newsletter for women was born. 💖

FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

Divorce Corner
Stephanie Knickle

Jaden Bulger
PEI’s Newest Fashion Designer

Jaden Bulger is an emerging fashion designer hailing from Stratford, PEI.

Having recently graduated from the Fashion Design & Techniques program at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Jaden is already making waves in the fashion industry with her innovative approach and distinctive style.

Jaden recently launched her first ready to wear line under the name The Glam Reaper. The Glam Reaper is offering four purses each inspired by the unique style and personalities of her best friends. The purses range from $30 - $70 and are all designed and hand sewn by her.

You can stay updated with Jaden and make any purchases on instagram under @glamreaperclothing

Do You Know Your Season Color?

One of the hottest trends on social media right now is Seasonal Color Analysis, a system that examines your skin tone, natural eye color, and hair to create the perfect color palette for you.

Did you know that the colors you wear can boost productivity, improve mood, and even change how others perceive you. Good to know! Unlock “The Power of Color”.

Get Cozy ❤️ Hallmark Romance
(with a side of cheese….I mean charm 💖)

Decorate 🎄 Entertain

❤️ TikTok Candy Cane Caprese Board. Simple, stunning & tasty.

🎄 Pottery Barn HACKS! Easy Dollar Store Christmas Decor.

❄️ Super easy way to hang garland in entryway. 

It’s a Crafty Kinda Christmas

Who doesn’t love to color?

You don’t need to be a kid to enjoy a nice surprise of crayons and paper. I’m gonna try this this year, the adults can color and gab while waiting for din din to be served! Oh what fun …🎵

Protein

Dr. Tania Elliot is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist and Allergist turned Instagram influencer. I do get great value from many of her posts. Here’s one for your recipe books!!

More Protein

Matthew McConaughey’s
Tuna Salad Recipe is ‘Alright Alright Alright’

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Your Most Intimate Questions
Answered with Grace & Confidence.

Strength Counselling Services has been carefully crafting an exclusive, sensitive, and informative newsletter to tackle essential and often overlooked sexual questions.

Whether you are navigating marriage, embracing single life, or seeking answers as part of an inclusive community, this edition tackles the tough, often unspoken questions with care and understanding.

Strength Counselling Services was founded by a woman with a heart for women. Amanda Dewar and her dedicated team work tirelessly to support and uplift those who reach out looking for support. Their passion for making a difference shines through in everything they do, including offering valuable information and resources completely free of charge. At their core, Amanda and her team are driven by a mission to help people first and foremost—a commitment that truly sets them apart.

Their dedication and compassion are truly inspiring, and I’m honored to share that cynthiagraceLIVING will be releasing this thoughtful newsletter very soon. 

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