When you want something light, helpful, or need a moment away from the world these articles share a little bit of the light side of life.
Would you rather skip going on vacation for the next five years, or never eat salty food again? Tune in for some fun with the team at Grit and Grace Life, who admit which pleasure they’d resort to giving up. Which would you choose?
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You’ll often hear Julie reference Darlene’s Albert Einstein statue in episodes of This Grit and Grace Life. The scientific genius isn’t alone. Peeking into Darlene’s office is a little bit like a game of I Spy that instruct you to find a small flying pig and a lipsticked fish with a large pucker. These and other unique trinkets and items offer a glimpse into the life of our founder and podcast co-host. You’ll want to see what else you can spot!
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How well do you know Grit and Grace Life? Did you know, for instance, that we have more than 1,500 articles on our website, written by nearly 200 women across the globe? Darlene and Julie throw some more facts your way in a 90-second countdown, but the clock runs down quickly! There’s a lot more to discover about this community of strong women here.
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How well do you know Darlene and Julie? Put your knowledge to the test during the first episode of this five-part mini series of “Who Is More Likely?”
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How well do you know Darlene and Julie? Can you guess who would win an eating contest and who would run away to join a circus? Put your knowledge to the test during the second episode of this five-part mini series of “Who Is More Likely?”
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How well do you know Darlene and Julie? Can you guess who would would bring home an abandoned puppy or kitten? (The answer might surprise you!) Put your knowledge to the test during the third episode of this five-part mini series of “Who Is More Likely?”
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How well do you know Darlene and Julie? Who do you pin as being more creative, or more on-time? Put your knowledge to the test during the fourth episode of this five-part mini series of “Who Is More Likely?”
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How well do you know Darlene and Julie? Can you guess who is more tech-savvy? Do you know which of the podcast co-hosts is the goofier one off-camera? Put your knowledge to the test during the fifth and final episode of this “Who Is More Likely?” mini series.
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Would you rather only be able to whisper, or only be able to shout? Tune in for some fun with the team at Grit and Grace Life, who share their vocal preferences. Which would you choose? And what about your loud friend—you know, the one who never quite grasped the concept of “inside voices?” Share this video with them and see what they would choose!
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Our kids can embarrass us and make us laugh. These moms are sharing a few of those moments. “I will never forget this Target run” I will never forget the time my two oldest and I went to Target for a quick errand. One of my girls had to go to the bathroom and decided to pull her pants down while we were still in the entryway to the store. I’m fumbling around trying to pull her pants back up, and she is fighting me trying to pull them back down. “But I have to poop, Mom!” I carried a half-naked 4-year-old under my arm like a sack of potatoes through the entire store, just to hear her say, “I don’t have
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Awww, love…are you loving love or loathing it? Maybe you’re recently single, always single, or unhappily coupled-up. Or maybe you’re in your dream sitch, heartstrings tied neatly in a happy, little bow… Do me a favor and put all of that aside so we can take a few minutes to let our fave TV couples inspire us to believe in a lovely love again. Because who doesn’t need to escape into fantasy land sometimes by way of couples who (seem to) have (most of) it all together? Let the love fest begin… Susan & Gordon Let’s start at the beginning. Maybe the first couple you remember. Susan & Gordon Robinson from Sesame Street. Ahh, memories. What thumb-sucking preschooler wouldn’t love a schoolteacher married
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If I had to pick a favorite week of the year, hands down it would be the last week of October. It’s the week of Halloween, and you know what that means, right? It means handing out Halloween candy amid Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, Christmas music, and Hallmark Christmas movies! Not what you were expecting to read, huh? I live for Hallmark Christmas movies (like, literally, they’re my lifeblood). And when the last week of October rolls around, it’s a sure bet you can find me parked in front of my television ready for the first premier of the season. I have my Countdown to Christmas premiere list, and I check it twice (or 10 times). My DVR is scheduled and ready
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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Email | TuneIn | RSS | MoreYour co-hosts bust out their booties (we mean boots, because yay, fall temps!) for an honest chat about their grit and grace lives. Is adulting overrated? What are the benefits of multi-tasking, or should we buy into the new trend of mono-tasking (yes, that’s a thing)? Darlene takes a little time to get an update on how Julie finished her recent training and what she learned from her journey through her first fitness competition. You may be surprised at what this strong woman gleaned about herself as she took on this challenge, even one as ridiculous as strutting her stuff on the stage in glittery
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In the spirit of keeping it real with you, I thought I’d write today on how much of a hot mess I am. Side note, it’s currently 3:53 pm (I like to call this time the witching hour in our house), and I’m hiding in a dark room listening to my 5-year-old “make juice” for supper. If you already have kids then you know how bad this is and if you don’t, then let me tell you, it’s bad. I just don’t have the energy today to stop him. And I’m in over my head. It probably started last night but it’s all kind of a blur right now. I went to visit a friend’s new place after dropping my teenage daughter off
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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Email | TuneIn | RSS | MoreWonder what happens when your co-hosts leave the outline behind? This week you’re going to find out. From fall festivities to female facial hair, friendship to frustrations in motherhood, they keep it real. This unscripted convo between these two friends, Darlene Brock and Julie Graham, sounds a lot like ones they have in the living room over a cup of coffee. Taking a little break from tackling hot topics, sharing deep thoughts, and discussing challenging issues, they instead chat about what they’re thinking—talking about their own grit and grace lives! We welcome your questions and comments because we’d like to hear what you think about
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It started out so sweet. He promised connections with the young people I was working with, updates of friends who lived far away, and plenty of entertainment. He introduced me to a new realm of the online world (MySpace and I never really dated). It was fun, and he delivered on his promises. Or so I thought. Facebook, it turns out, was not the best boyfriend. Those promises came with a high cost of entry. Instead of pouring into my life, he became a massive vacuum, sucking my attention and wasting my time. Those youths I was working with grew older and moved on to whatever the “new” medium happened to be. The people who lived far away actually talked to or
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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Email | TuneIn | RSS | More“Girl code,” you know what we’re talking about! Those unofficial rules that every member of our tribe understands, the code of behavior that governs female friendship. We have guidelines (even if we don’t say them out loud) on everything from dating to clothing, keeping secrets, and how we mother each other’s children. In this episode, cross-generational friends and co-hosts, Darlene Brock and Julie Graham, give real-life examples of how women live by this set of rules. When we do, our relationships become strong and life-giving. And yes, they can be downright funny. Listen, laugh, nod, and share this one with your girls! Viewing in an
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