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The Roots of My Hobby Obsession

I come from working-class dreamers who never stopped learning. Growing up, I watched my grandparents turn their free time into something meaningful and that shaped me more than I realized. There is a powerful thread woven through the generations before us when we learn skills from the past. At times

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Free Habit Tracker Printables: Sustainable, Not Stressful

🎉grab your book launch freebies . Make sure you are subscribed to get the other book launch freebies! Let’s be honest—habit tracking can feel like one more thing to fail at. But I’m reimagining it as something gentler. These free printable habit trackers are designed to work alongside the shifts

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From Stuck to Inspired: A Hobby-Starting Framework

A simple, thoughtful process to help you brainstorm, reflect, and finally begin a hobby that feels realistic, joyful, and life-giving. . In this summer hobby series we have talked about what constraints and obstacles keeping us from hobbies we enjoy. I believe that if you struggle to add in a

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I'm April Edwards

On this blog, I share what I’m learning and my failures. I provide tips and share stories to help you progress in personal growth. I encourage you to slow down and find rest with journal prompts and thoughtful questions. Come join me as I find joy and calm in the midst of my very busy life.

My name is April Edwards. I live in the Arizona desert, read lots of books, I have 4 kids, an urban farm, and I love writing…

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