Just For Fun

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.

This Is Why I Broke up With Facebook

This Is Why I Broke up With Facebook

By / Life & Culture

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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Girl Code: Secrets From Our Unofficial Rule Book – 090

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | 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 app? Full

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6 Beauty Hacks That Will Cut Time in Your Morning Routine

By / Health & Beauty, Life & Culture

Many of us are guilty of hitting the snooze button on our alarms and sleeping in until the very last minute. If I don’t absolutely have to get up and start moving, then I’m not getting out of bed. But enjoying those extra minutes of beauty sleep means sacrificing some getting-ready time. To maximize that beauty sleep and still look amazing and feel stress-free in the morning, try these simple beauty hacks. Here are six hacks to help cut down time in your morning routine:  1. Plan ahead The quickest way to cut back on a huge chunk of time is to plan your outfit the night before. This saves you the stress of scrambling to find an outfit and settling on

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Your Mom Always Said This (And She Was Right)- 079

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreLooking back we all recall the mom phrases: “Don’t roll your eyes, they’ll get stuck like that”, “If your friend jumped off a bridge…” and “Because I said so, that’s why!” These all-too-familiar phrases became ones we mouthed in the backseat of the car as we were growing up. There also may have been phrases like “I love you no matter what” that she never said, but you wished she would have. On this episode, Darlene and Julie revisit several expressions moms are famous for, as well as ones they didn’t say, but you needed. If you’re a mom, you will find yourself repeating these to your

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TV Couples We Love to Love and Why – 077

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreWe’re feelin’ the love this week! Curl up with your valentine (chocolate) as we do a deep dive into the eight duos we love to watch–on TV, that is. These couples, both real and writer-created, cross genres and generations, each with their very own unique charm. Co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Graham went to the tribe at The Grit and Grace Project to crowdsource who needed to be a part of this episode. As they chat about the couples chosen, they share why each of these relationships works in their very own special way. There’s a lot to be learned from these on-screen connections, so grab your

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Simple (and Funny) Advice for Your Grit and Grace Life – 074

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreOne of the reasons we love the internet and especially social media is the wealth of inspiration and entertainment that you will find there. The memes and quotes that we post and often share are worthy of repeating. We went to our tribe of strong women and asked them to give us ones that they like, ones that make you laugh and even make you think! Join co-hosts Darlene Brock, and Julie Graham as they bring these to you. You’ll relate, laugh, and also ponder the truth behind these sayings that are so accurate and yet so funny. You may even gain a little wisdom for your

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10 Ways to Make the Most of Girls’ Night Out

10 Ways to Make the Most of Girls’ Night Out

By / Life & Culture

It is cliché, but we are all busy. In our pursuits, passions, dreams, relationships, and all the craziness that comes with life, we are busier than we were a few years ago. But in the midst of the crazy, we crave our girlfriends. We all need time to kick back and be with our closest ladies to not only catch up but to have fun with each other. From trying something new to gathering around the table and enjoying real conversations to getting creative together, there are plenty of things we can do. Here are my top 10 ideas for your next girls’ night out: 1. Try a new restaurant. If you and your friends are like my circle, you can get

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How to Declutter the Chaos in Your Home and Get Organized

By / Life & Culture, Work & Money

I am one of those crazy-productive, ultra-organized people you love to hate. Yep, I was born that way. But I was also born with an analytical mind and a heart to teach and lead others. As I approached my 40th birthday in January 2012, my life was the most UN-organized, UN-productive, and UN-planned it had ever been. I couldn’t find a thing in my house, and my family finances and family members’ health were all spiraling out of control. I did what any sane person would do… I quit my job. OK, maybe not so sane. Everything was falling apart anyway. And I couldn’t control anything around me. Except my space. And it was a hot mess! In the middle of January

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Funny Things Women Say (and What They Really Mean) – 038

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreHave you noticed that sometimes women say one thing and mean another? At least, your co-hosts do! We’re decoding some pop-culture phrases (filling you in on where they came from) and poking fun at the way we can completely confuse the opposite gender with our “womenspeak.” As you may have noticed, our own Julie Graham has her well-used catch-phrases. So, in this episode, Darlene adds to the “what we say” conversation by asking her to share her top 5 personal mantras and how you can apply them to your grit and grace life! This one has lots of laughs, and a few vulnerable moments too! If you

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3 Reasons To Give Your Man For Your Netflix Binge

3 Reasons To Give Your Man For Your Netflix Binge

By / Life & Culture

I’m going to go ahead and assume that since you’re reading this, you too are guilty of a Netflix binge.

 With so many great shows it has to offer, many people find themselves rescheduling plans with friends just to stay home in their PJs with their new BFF, Netflix. But what about your man? 

Sometimes our will for holding out on watching just one more episode simply isn’t strong enough. 
The Netflix bug bites and we find ourselves cuddled up with popcorn, drinks, and Michael Scott. 

I feel your pain. 
Sometimes there are just no words to explain as to why season three of you and your guy’s favorite series mysteriously turned into season four. Thankfully, there is a way out of

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Shaking Off the Pet Peeves That Get Us Every Time – 019

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreAre you annoyed by the little things? The irritants we fondly refer to as pet peeves; we all have them. The problem is, we’re usually just as guilty of doing the things that make us cringe as the next gal. In this LOL episode, Darlene and Julie are taking a break from the busiest season of the year to encourage us to laugh at ourselves, extend grace to those around us and offer a simple “me too” to the things we all do without even realizing it. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here   We thought you’d want to see our staff photo from our Christmas

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5 Bailouts When the Fundraiser Kid Hits Your Doorstep

5 Bailouts When the Fundraiser Kid Hits Your Doorstep

By / Life & Culture

I am a complete mark when it comes to the miniature fundraiser. You know the moment the doorbell rings… You stop whatever you’re doing to open the door and greet that timid, sweet, short person with a clipboard in hand. My husband reminds me every time I come back into the house to fetch my wallet that I have not met a pint-sized fundraiser I can resist. He’s right. One year I decided to try, so I created my five best bailouts lines. 1. I’m sorry, I have already purchased (fill in the blank). It’s not a lie. I still have the Girl Scout cookies from 2013. 2. I’m sorry, members of my family are diabetic. They may live three states away, but

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Talking About the Funny Things We are Thankful For – 013

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | More Do you find yourself joining the social media trend of creating your own “thankful list” this time of year? It is a wonderful reminder that we should be grateful for the good things in life. Several weeks ago, before Julie had to step out for a bit, Julie and Darlene came up with their own list which turned out to be just plain funny. After their laughter died down they turned the mics on to share the fun with you. So take a listen, and after you do, share your own funny things to be thankful for on social media. Tag it with #gritandgracelife so we

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Rompers, Block Heels & the Man Bun — Love or Hate? – 005

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | More How many style trends can you think of that just keep coming back, no matter how much they make us cringe? We’ve got to be able laugh at ourselves for continuing to buy into the idea that overalls, jellies and the mullet are chic…Darlene and Julie poke fun at some of the fashion faux pas of the last few decades and we hope you’ll be laughing along with us. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here!   In this episode we debated the half bun and the gray hair trend too… what do you think? Let us know on Facebook!   Quote of the episode: “Fashion

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9 Awkward Moments in a Woman’s Life

By / Life & Culture

Life is full of great moments, but there are also the ones that find us looking around to see if anyone else noticed. It’s the awkward moments that land a permanent place in our memory bank… 1. When crumbs fall in your cleavage and you just have to dig them out. 2. When you wear a wrap skirt on a windy day. 3. When you rub your eyes forgetting you’ve worn eyeliner. 4. You wave back at someone, then realize they were waving at the person behind you. 5. Type a lengthy text and send it to the wrong person (and they were mentioned in said text). 6. Asking someone in a store for a different size, then realizing they don’t work

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