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Feb 24, 2019


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Feb 24, 2019


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Many of you know that I work with a life coach (& absolutely love it). Well, one week, I did an activity where I created my own personal “mantra.” This was something I wanted to constantly keep front of mind as I went throughout my day. My mantra is my truth. It’s packed with encouragement and motivation for when I feel like throwing in the towel. It summarizes my desires and need to push forward.


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Feb 24, 2019


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A Letter to My Almost Husband


Feb 14, 2019


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A Letter to My Almost Husband


Feb 14, 2019


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Ever since I was in high school, I wanted to find someone who would stick by my side. Not because they had to, but because they wanted to. Life had taught me that people always leave. Friends, family, my own father… People were always leaving and I felt so alone.


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Feb 14, 2019


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How to Avoid Isolation When You Work from Home


Feb 7, 2019


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How to Avoid Isolation When You Work from Home


Feb 7, 2019


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So many people dream of working from home. No more cubicle, fluorescent lighting, or rush hour commutes. That dream is a reality for over 1 in 5 Americans according to Forbes. When making this transition, many people neglect to realize that working from home day in and day out can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Sounds depressing, I know, but that’s why we are chatting about it!


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Feb 7, 2019


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17 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues or Seasonal Depression


Jan 31, 2019


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17 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues or Seasonal Depression


Jan 31, 2019


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I desperately need a vacation with palm trees and sunshine. Unfortunately, that is not in the cards this winter as we save for our destination wedding in June. We took one last winter and I remember it being the perfect way to break up the winter season. Since we can’t take a trip to somewhere warm, I asked Instagram what to do for the winter blues, and there were all sorts of great ideas to help with seasonal depression. In fact, so many great ideas that I wanted to share them for anyone else who may be struggling.


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Jan 31, 2019


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Unique Valentine's Day Gifts for the Special Man in Your Life


Jan 27, 2019


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Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Special Man in Your Life


Jan 27, 2019


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I know, I know, so many of you despise this holiday, but if I’m being honest, I love it. From the silly Valentine’s day boxes and cards in elementary school to coming up with something extra special for my future husband, I’ve always found the holiday charming.


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Jan 27, 2019


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My First Experience Using the Grocery Delivery Service Shipt from Meijer


Jan 24, 2019


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My First Experience Using the Grocery Delivery Service Shipt from Meijer


Jan 24, 2019


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Andrew and I have been talking about trying a grocery delivery service for weeks. We always see the Shipt shoppers shuffling through Meijer when we go, and some of our friends and coworkers use the service. We even know a few people who are actually shoppers for the company! All have said great things about using the service to get groceries delivered to their doorsteps.


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Jan 24, 2019


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This is the Story of My Life


Jan 10, 2019


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This is the Story of My Life


Jan 10, 2019


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I’ve been working with a life coach on and off for about eight months now. Yesterday, she hosted a virtual retreat to help women intentionally plan for the new year. She used my story as an example of how our childhood shapes and defines us as adults. I haven’t shared much about this “story” of mine, but there is quite a bit to it.


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Jan 10, 2019


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How Much Does it REALLY Cost to Get Married? - Planning our Courthouse Wedding


Jan 9, 2019


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How Much Does it REALLY Cost to Get Married? – Planning our Courthouse Wedding


Jan 9, 2019


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Let’s just cut to the chase. Weddings are expensive AF. You go to hire a vendor, get a quote in your inbox and cry. I saw a fellow blogger equate wedding planning to crying over spreadsheets, and I hate to say it, but I’m in the same boat. If you have been following along with my wedding plan, then you probably know that we are having a destination wedding in June. People keep saying to me, “Oh, it’s just a destination wedding. It can’t be that bad.” Well, let me tell you. It is. I picked a stunning venue with delicious food & cocktails, beautiful wedding invites, all day entertainment, and a top notch photographer and videographer, and I’m paying the price.


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Jan 9, 2019


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We Met on a Double Date


Dec 31, 2018


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We Met on a Double Date


Dec 31, 2018


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I’ve been wanting to share this story for a long time. Andrew and I met on a double date. And no, we were not there with each other. You see, I was engaged to be married and Andrew WAS married when we met.


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Dec 31, 2018


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I'm on a Little White Dress Search


Dec 30, 2018


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I’m on a Little White Dress Search


Dec 30, 2018


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I am having way too much fun dress shopping for the wedding! My ceremony wedding gown is with the seamstress, and I had ordered another dress for the reception and found out today that it is discontinued. My heart is crushed! Back to the drawing board for my second dress.


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Dec 30, 2018


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Grab the 2019 Personal & Business Goal Planning Template


Dec 11, 2018


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Grab the 2019 Personal & Business Goal Planning Template


Dec 11, 2018


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This year, I decided to create a template of my own to reflect on 2018 and plan for 2019. When I first created the template, I wasn’t sure if I should separate business and personal reflections and goals, but after some thought I kept coming back to the fact that the two are truly intertwined.


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Dec 11, 2018


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I Hired a Life Coach


Nov 13, 2018


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I Hired a Life Coach


Nov 13, 2018


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A year ago, if I heard the term “mindset” or someone mentioned “life coaching,” my eyes would roll so far back into my head that they would get stuck there for 48 hours. I’m an extremely analytical, realistic, straight forward person that relies on a dose of intuition. All of this “find your inner-self” shit seemed like a lot of fu-fu fluff. The universe works in funny ways my friends. Early this year, I brought on a life coach as a Thoughtfully Designed client, and we instantly hit it off.


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Nov 13, 2018


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Saying Goodbye to Year 24


Oct 12, 2018


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Saying Goodbye to Year 24


Oct 12, 2018


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I can’t believe I am 25 years old today. No clue why, but 25 seems so much older than 24. If you didn’t know my age before, that number might come as a surprise to you. It often does to strangers online! Anyway, year 24 was an absolute whirlwind spent with my best friend. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. So many major life milestones and each one came as a blessing and sometimes a challenge. I love being able to look back on so many wonderful memories, and I know year 25 is going to be the best one yet!


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Oct 12, 2018


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Life is Like Spaghetti


Sep 21, 2017


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Life is Like Spaghetti


Sep 21, 2017


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If you have been following along for awhile on my Instagram account @thoughtfullythrifted you have probably read some of my vague posts about me having to sell my house and downsize to an apartment.


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Sep 21, 2017


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HI, I’M MIRANDA schroeder

I’m a newlywed living on the West Michigan lakeshore in a creaky, old Victorian with my hubby and two pups, Porter and Piper. I believe everyone has the power to create a home, life & business that they LOVE. See ya around!








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Woke up feeling so crappy 😢 Coughed all night & have the worst sore throat. My body is just too worn down from all of the traveling & hustle & bustle of the week. Stayed in bed a bit longer than usual this morning catching up on some work.⁣
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Today on the blog, I'm sharing the REAL reason why we got married 3 months before our wedding. No, I'm not pregnant 😂 Do you know how many people have asked us that? #linkinbio⁣
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A full day at the office & now I get to hangout with another Instagram friend @yamsjewelry Natalie and I met a couple years back doing flea markets in #Indy She has the sweetest soul & her jewelry is so beautiful. Go check it out!⁣
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Felt so good to do whatever I wanted to do today. Freedom over your time really is priceless. I woke up, hung out at a coffee shop, got some work done, had a meeting, hit up a cafe for lunch & later, I'm having dinner with an Instagram friend 🤗⁣
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I always have the hardest time leaving my little family behind for work 😢 Indy bound for the week. If you want to thrift, hit me up! Never miss a chance to shop when I’m in town 😉🖤 #thoughtfullythrifted


Happy Friday. Rolling into this weekend with a husband! Yesterday was absolutely perfect! I never in a million years would have thought of getting married at the courthouse. Now we get to throw a party & celebrate in June with all of our friends & family in Cabo. Until then, I'm all about soaking this time up because we are never going to get it back. If you are a weekly news subscriber, there is a fun little "wedding day" video in your inbox! 🖤


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I can't believe it's the day before I get married. My "wedding" dress is hanging in this window. I've been absolutely overwhelmed with feelings of contentment all day. Nothing has ever felt so right. I can't wait to call Andrew my husband.⁣
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You guys said you would be up for some progress sh You guys said you would be up for some progress shots, so here we go! A little corner of our room that might not look like much, but man, a lot of work went into getting it here 🥰 #historichomes #renovation #bedroominspo
Throwback to one of our previous kitchens (that I Throwback to one of our previous kitchens (that I completely transformed with $500.00) because it is a constant reminder that you can make your home your own without spending thousands of dollars! 💸⁠⠀
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I've been sharing all the BTS of current house projects in my stories. We are definitely hiring things out here and there this time, but still sticking to a tight budget.⁠⠀
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There ARE maybe 1.5 rooms worth posting on Instagram (In my opinion). Half wallpapered walls and green carpeted floors don't really seem all that appealing to me 😂⁠⠀
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So tell me what you do/don't want to see on the feed! Photos of our previous homes? Progress shots? My face? Andrew's face? Our dogs? 😆 Idk. You tell me!⁠⠀
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Even though progress feels slow, we have major things happening in the next few weeks!⁠⠀
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Next week, ceilings and walls are getting smoothed, patched and prepped for paint. Once they are done, I'm breaking out my paintbrush before our downstairs floors get refinished the week of the 25th.⁠⠀
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Every December I sit down and write an elaborate “plan” for the upcoming year full of hopes, wishes and goals I would like to accomplish.⁠⠀
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I have the notebooks from the last three years, and when I look back at my entries, not much has changed.⁠⠀
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This year is different. Not because of the pandemic. Not because I’m becoming a mom. But because I have a new perspective and view on life, love and work.⁠⠀
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It seems that 2020 taught me to let go a bit. Live in the moment. Less stress. Less pressure. More LIFE.⁠⠀
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There is so much media out there pushing us to be more, do more, say more, spend more etc. I am OVER this hustle culture. I know what I am capable of, but what if I don’t WANT to grow a huge business and quit my corporate career?⁠⠀
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I feel like I’ve been fed a narrative, and I’m just now waking up to my personal truth, finding my own groove, and understanding what works for me and my lifestyle. And more importantly, what doesn’t!⁠⠀
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Head to the blog to read my 3 unconventional and somewhat vague (Isn't that a crime in goal setting?) goals for the new year #linkinbio⁠⠀
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Heading back to work after the holidays is rough 🤪⁠⠀
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I miss having all day to destroy and reassemble my house. We "finished" the bedroom last night & I could cry happy tears. By finishing, I mean we have this left to do 😂⁠⠀
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➖ Replace outlets/light switches + covers⁠⠀
➖ Install quarter round trim + paint it⁠⠀
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➖ Buy lamps ⁠⠀
➖ Buy curtain rods + curtains + hang⁠⠀
➖ Buy a light-fixture⁠⠀
➖ DIY + Hang art!⁠⠀
➖ Have electrician out for overhead light⁠⠀
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Going into 2020, we had no idea where Andrew’s f Going into 2020, we had no idea where Andrew’s fellowship was going to take us. In January, he matched at IU & we were so excited to move “home.” Amidst the pandemic, we lived in FOUR different houses. We both changed jobs & now we have a baby on the way! A tough, but rewarding year that I honestly wouldn’t change 🖤 Going into 2021, I am so hopeful for all the good that is to come. I can’t wait to make our new house a home & to meet our baby girl! 🥰
HOLY COW. My entire body hurts but this room has c HOLY COW. My entire body hurts but this room has completely transformed in just a week! It’s been a labor of love. I finished painting tonight & we pulled the carpet... the floors are STUNNING & in perfect condition 😭🤩 The perfect reward after all of the hard work that went into removing the wallpaper/glue, restoring the plaster & painting! There is no overhead light in this room (yet) so I’ll have to share more tomorrow.

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