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Tag: blogging

10 years later: It’s the end of an era, you might say.

Posted on 1 Apr 20211 Apr 2021 by Elizabeth

10 years ago I hit publish for the very first time on belovelive.com. I was 36, newly married, and had…

Posted in year summariesTagged belovelive, blogging, evolution, spirituality8 Comments on 10 years later: It’s the end of an era, you might say.

Documenting 2021: 10 days of Intention

Posted on 1 Jan 202110 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Happy New Year! It’s 2021, y’all! Can you hardly believe it? I felt really ready for the new year. Not…

Posted in ritualsTagged 10 days of intention, blogging, new year, rituals5 Comments on Documenting 2021: 10 days of Intention

Mondays are for sharing random thoughts

Posted on 13 May 201913 May 2019 by Elizabeth

The long summer nights have officially returned + that means Mondays are the perfect time to share some random thoughts….

Posted in lifeTagged blogging, summer, the sacred everydayLeave a Comment on Mondays are for sharing random thoughts

16 things I’ve been doing in April

Posted on 14 Apr 201914 Apr 2019 by Elizabeth

Mid-April. What the heck? Just when I think that things are going to drag on, time keeps right on flying…

Posted in listsTagged blogging, lists, spring2 Comments on 16 things I’ve been doing in April

Some Saturday thoughts about the need to hustle

Posted on 26 Jan 201926 Jan 2019 by Elizabeth

It’s time to stop. Stop the hustle. I am enough. Just as I am. Right where I am. That hustle…

Posted in create + inspireTagged alignment, authentic, blogging, hustle, social media, soul coaching4 Comments on Some Saturday thoughts about the need to hustle

Year in review: My top 10 posts of 2018

Posted on 27 Dec 201827 Dec 2018 by Elizabeth

Year endings are all about countdowns, right? So, to celebrate the ending of my blogging year, it’s time for my…

Posted in year summariesTagged blogging, inspiration, slow living, top ten, year in review, year summariesLeave a Comment on Year in review: My top 10 posts of 2018

How can I create my own new beginning?

Posted on 24 Aug 201824 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Is it just me, or does today feel like this week has lasted foreeeeever? I’ve been a day ahead every…

Posted in create + inspireTagged belovelive, blogging, creatives, lifestyle, new beginnings, slow livingLeave a Comment on How can I create my own new beginning?

Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation

Posted on 19 Jul 201810 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

It should be obvious why I didn’t bring my computer on vacation with me. Right? I mean, duh. I’m not…

Posted in ashevilleTagged asheville, blogging, family., summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation

The wisdom of April + 7 years of blogging

Posted on 2 Apr 20182 Apr 2018 by Elizabeth

Happy April, lovely soul! I sure do hope you’re having a long weekend however you want + need it to…

Posted in beTagged April, belovelive, blogging, community, elders, playlist, wisdom1 Comment on The wisdom of April + 7 years of blogging

Guest collaboration: 4 Reasons Why You Need an Explorer Mind Set

Posted on 23 Feb 201823 Feb 2018 by Elizabeth

A guest post collaboration with NK imode. Fridays are the perfect days for thinking about exploring + traveling, am I…

Posted in travelTagged adventure, blogging, collaboration, guest post, NK imode, travelLeave a Comment on Guest collaboration: 4 Reasons Why You Need an Explorer Mind Set

Getting Back to Basics: A return to documenting who I am + what I do

Posted on 19 Feb 2018 by Elizabeth

Well, hello there! It’s been about 3 weeks since I last published something here, and to tell you the truth,…

Posted in loveTagged authentic living, blogging, blogumentary, documentary, social media, true self8 Comments on Getting Back to Basics: A return to documenting who I am + what I do

04. The week that was an intense shift in thinking

Posted on 28 Jan 201828 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

Just the other day, I shared a post about 5 things to let go of this year. Five things that…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged blogging, craft beer, newsletter, transitions, weekly update, winter, workLeave a Comment on 04. The week that was an intense shift in thinking

Day 20: Year in Review. My top 7 posts of 2017

Posted on 27 Dec 201728 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s time for the big Year in Review countdown! In this end-of-the-year post, I’m sharing with you what turned out…

Posted in year summariesTagged 2017, belovelive, blogging, current events, House Hunters International, top posts, travel, year in reviewLeave a Comment on Day 20: Year in Review. My top 7 posts of 2017

10 questions + 10 answers (and then 10 for you!)

Posted on 27 Oct 201726 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

I’m thinking it’s time for a fun questions and answers post, because we all love a post with lists. And…

Posted in listsTagged autumn, blogging, community, contemplative, creativity, life questions, questions and answers1 Comment on 10 questions + 10 answers (and then 10 for you!)

10 years later: Who would have thought that that I’d be a Boss Woman?

Posted on 13 Sep 201713 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

You guys, my 15 year old self, 20 year old self, and even 30 year old self would have never…

Posted in create + inspireTagged blogger, blogging, boss women, community, creatives, farm girl miriam, inspiration, live authentic6 Comments on 10 years later: Who would have thought that that I’d be a Boss Woman?

My one word weekend list

Posted on 4 Jun 20174 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s been a few days, my friends. But, I have a good excuse… I don’t have a computer! Ok, so…

Posted in listsTagged blogging, creativity, family., lists, photography, travel, weekendLeave a Comment on My one word weekend list

We’ve got YouTube channel + we are vlogging! // Episode 17

Posted on 29 Jan 201729 Jan 2017 by Elizabeth

Happy Sunday, everyone! How’s your weekend been? Mine has been buuuuuusy. In the best of ways. As I sit here…

Posted in liz+lina podcastTagged blogging, creative living, creativity, hgtv, inspiration, liz+lina, newsletter, podcast, positive vibes, youtibe2 Comments on We’ve got YouTube channel + we are vlogging! // Episode 17

I jumped on-board the newsletter train (and I still believe in blogging)

Posted on 15 Jan 201715 Jan 2017 by Elizabeth

I’ve read a few places that blogs are on their way out. Say it ain’t so! I suppose with the popularity of…

Posted in create + inspireTagged belovelive, blog trends, blogging, blogging community, business, life coaching, newsletters, social media8 Comments on I jumped on-board the newsletter train (and I still believe in blogging)

Year In Review: The top 10 posts of 2016

Posted on 31 Dec 201631 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

A few weeks ago, I started to think about how I wanted to summarize 2016 on the blog and I just…

Posted in year summariesTagged belovelive, blogger, blogging, life coach, popular, the sacred everyday, top posts, top ten 2016, top ten posts, year summaries4 Comments on Year In Review: The top 10 posts of 2016

16 things i am doing today

Posted on 18 Nov 201618 Nov 2016 by Elizabeth

you know that feeling of trying to get back into the habit of doing something? that feeling that it is waaaaaay…

Posted in listsTagged blogging, cozy, day off, home, lists, present moment, self-care, weekend vibes5 Comments on 16 things i am doing today

a little train blogging to start the weekend right

Posted on 3 Jun 20163 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

Hey y’all! For me, there’s nothing like riding the rails.  Snuggling into my seat, hopefully beside a window, and blogging…

Posted in norrköping, swedenTagged blogging, concert, summer, train, travel, weekendLeave a Comment on a little train blogging to start the weekend right

right now: aka #widn

Posted on 2 Jun 201619 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

I found a little list on my wife’s cousin’s blog. It sensed like a great little present moment post. A…

Posted in listsTagged blogging, everyday sacred, lists, plans, present moment, right now, summer, widnLeave a Comment on right now: aka #widn

so this happened

Posted on 29 May 201629 May 2016 by Elizabeth

i am not ashamed at all that i have spent the better part of my weekend so far in bed…

Posted in create + inspire, life, sacred spaceTagged art, belovelive, blog design, blogging, create, creativity, inspiration, life coach, web design, weekend, wordpress2 Comments on so this happened

scroll and stop: a quick, random photo challenge

Posted on 11 May 201619 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

here’s a fun little photo thing to do with me, especially if you’re as crazy about photography as i am….

Posted in lists, photographyTagged art, blogging, create, instagram, life, nothing is ordinary, photo challenge, photography, photos10 Comments on scroll and stop: a quick, random photo challenge

grounded 04.16 // i’m not gonna be perfect. i’m gonna be present.

Posted on 12 Apr 201617 Apr 2016 by Elizabeth

grounded. i’ve been thinking about it a lot. good thing, too, since it’s my theme for april. it really has…

Posted in create + inspire, the monthsTagged a day in the life, authentic, be true to yourself, blogging, grounded, iMovie, life, photography, self-worth, video, vimeo6 Comments on grounded 04.16 // i’m not gonna be perfect. i’m gonna be present.

04.16 grounded // celebrating five years of blogging + so much more

Posted on 3 Apr 20164 Apr 2016 by Elizabeth

when I think of being grounded, i think of being humbled. in awe. i think of all of those feelings…

Posted in create + inspire, the monthsTagged advice, belovelive, blogging, grounded, life journey, life lessons, live authentically, self-confidence, spirituality, theme of the month, writing13 Comments on 04.16 grounded // celebrating five years of blogging + so much more

what to do with a blank slate: a look back at the start of 2016

Posted on 31 Mar 20162 Apr 2016 by Elizabeth

march is ending; and so we are also coming to the end of the first quarter of 2016. one third…

Posted in beTagged balance, blogging, challenges, creativity, evolve, journey, mindful living, photography, spirit6 Comments on what to do with a blank slate: a look back at the start of 2016

a word of thanks + i’m off to become a life coach

Posted on 5 Feb 20165 Feb 2016 by Elizabeth

well, my friends, it seems as if i have gotten over the initial shock of having to move (read my…

Posted in life coachingTagged balance, blogging, community, life coach, life coach training, spirit, support8 Comments on a word of thanks + i’m off to become a life coach

a fifteen minute post in the middle of the week early in the morning

Posted on 27 Jan 201619 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

i have this idea, this beautiful idea, that i am going to write and schedule all of my posts for…

Posted in beTagged balance, Be Love Live, blogging, inspiration, priorities, writing10 Comments on a fifteen minute post in the middle of the week early in the morning

what you liked the most: the top nine posts of 2015

Posted on 23 Dec 201519 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

happy hump day, friends! time for my third, and next-to-final, countdown as i look back over my 2015. over the past two weeks…

Posted in lists, year summariesTagged beer, blogging, equal rights, expat, marriage, my love, routine, top ten, Uppsala5 Comments on what you liked the most: the top nine posts of 2015

16 things i am currently doing (including being frenzied + calm)

Posted on 3 Dec 201519 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s already the 3rd of december. and somewhere inside of me i feel a bit of a panic. 2015 is…

Posted in listsTagged blogging, lists, present moment, today9 Comments on 16 things i am currently doing (including being frenzied + calm)

why today is more important than any other day

Posted on 19 Nov 201519 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

almost two weeks have come + gone since the last weekend of my life coach training. now that things have settled…

Posted in be, life coachingTagged blogging, community, life coach, present moment, questions, spiritual life coach, spirituality, tribe8 Comments on why today is more important than any other day

express yourself: a new blog design + 5 inspirational bloggers

Posted on 17 Nov 201517 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

i don’t know if it’s the fact that i live amongst nordic designers, if i am influenced by my wife,…

Posted in create + inspire, sacred spaceTagged blog design, blogging, calm, eating disorders, inspiration, minimalism, minimalist design, simplicity, web desig10 Comments on express yourself: a new blog design + 5 inspirational bloggers

how an oak tree grows: a zen parable about awakening

Posted on 4 Nov 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

hello, dear friends. it’s wednesday evening, and it’s already been pitch black dark for about 4 and a half hours….

Posted in beTagged blogging, daily life, inspiration, planning, quote, self realization, self-actualization, transformation5 Comments on how an oak tree grows: a zen parable about awakening

5 to 1 countdown : because countdowns + surveys are fun

Posted on 29 Oct 201519 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

lately i’m digging these different lists that pop up and make their way through blogs. i think it’s fun to…

Posted in listsTagged about, belovelive, blog community, blogging, goals, lists, questions and answers, survey, thoughts6 Comments on 5 to 1 countdown : because countdowns + surveys are fun

currently…

Posted on 20 Oct 20155 May 2017 by Elizabeth

last week, i came across a blog post from one of my newest blogging buddies, miriam, from farm girl miriam called…

Posted in create + inspire, meditationTagged |expat|, autumn, blogging, currently, family., holidays, life, marriage, nc state fair, pinterest, yoga13 Comments on currently…

gratitude from a self-confessed blogging lover + how you can get in on the love.

Posted on 14 Oct 201514 Oct 2015 by Elizabeth

hello, dear friends! i’ve got two important + fun purposes for this blog post. to share a few of my thoughts…

Posted in create + inspireTagged awards, belovelive, blog community, blogging, blogs, family, liebster award, lists, questions and answers, values, wordpress22 Comments on gratitude from a self-confessed blogging lover + how you can get in on the love.

two chicks + a chat // episode 2

Posted on 9 Oct 20159 Oct 2015 by Elizabeth

hello, friends! it’s been a while, but lina and i are back with a new video blog! give it a…

Posted in create + inspire, vloggingTagged belovelive.com, blogging, halloween, lier.se, two chicks and a chat, video, vimeo, vlog20 Comments on two chicks + a chat // episode 2

f*ck it + other mantras

Posted on 15 Sep 201515 Sep 2015 by Elizabeth

i’ve discovered a few phrases that i am going to incorporate into my life. let’s call them mantras. of course,…

Posted in be, create + inspire, cultureTagged blogging, courage, empowered, follow your bliss, inspiration, live life, mantras, quotes, words15 Comments on f*ck it + other mantras

31 questions + answers

Posted on 5 Sep 201514 Apr 2019 by Elizabeth

since i posted the other day that we are supposed to focus on ourselves, that life is all about me (and your…

Posted in listsTagged answers, blogging, fun, interview, life, memories, q and a, questions, thoughts10 Comments on 31 questions + answers

countdown to the big arrival

Posted on 22 Jul 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

i have posts drafted for today that i need to finish, and i have one for friday that i really need…

Posted in gatheringsTagged blogging, brother, family., ordinary day, selfie, sweden, travelLeave a Comment on countdown to the big arrival

project 30: a guest post on kate’s beautiful blog

Posted on 19 Jun 201519 Jun 2015 by Elizabeth

my blogging + instagram buddy kate, from 365til30, has a fabulously inspiring blog series called “project 30”. it’s a little…

Posted in create + inspireTagged 365til30, belovelive, blogging, guest blog, inspiration, interview, kate, turning 40, wisdom, wordpress6 Comments on project 30: a guest post on kate’s beautiful blog

it’s my four year blogaversary!

Posted on 1 Apr 201527 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

hi friends! be.love.live turns 4 today! on the 1st of april 2011, i began this crazy, beautiful, wonderful blogging journey…

Posted in create + inspireTagged anniversary, belovelive, blog challenges, blogaversary, blogging, linky party, photography, wordpress10 Comments on it’s my four year blogaversary!

returning home : it’s not where you think it is

Posted on 27 Jan 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

after weeks of utter chaos + craziness, i finally settled down just enough to meditate. yes, i haven’t done real,…

Posted in be, meditationTagged |expat|, blogging, daily life in norrköping, empowered, expat, follow your bliss, soul space, sweden, teacher6 Comments on returning home : it’s not where you think it is

one lovely honor

Posted on 23 Dec 2014 by Elizabeth

 i woke the other morning to find that i have started getting some comments on my blog again. this transfer…

Posted in create + inspireTagged award, blog, blogging, one lovely blog, websites1 Comment on one lovely honor

follow me [and lots of other cool people] on bloglovin

Posted on 19 Dec 201419 Dec 2014 by Elizabeth

morning, friends! i was wondering… have you ever heard of Bloglovin? it’s a great website where you can discover and follow…

Posted in create + inspireTagged belovelive, blogging, bloglovin', blogs, feed, reader, rss, social media2 Comments on follow me [and lots of other cool people] on bloglovin

welcome to the new be|love|live website!

Posted on 13 Dec 2014 by Elizabeth

hi friends!! well, i have worked almost all freaking day on this website, and it has not been without some…

Posted in create + inspireTagged belovelive, blogger, blogging, freelance, website, wordpress3 Comments on welcome to the new be|love|live website!

be|love|live is here!

Posted on 12 Dec 201412 Dec 2014 by Elizabeth

hey friends! i am working on everything! (it’s stressful, but we will see what happens!) light + love xx

Posted in create + inspireTagged blogging, coffee, eggnog latte, technology, web design, website, wordpressLeave a Comment on be|love|live is here!

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