Every December, our homes fill with fairy lights, ribbons, the scent of pine, and something deeper — memory, story, and soul. This year, I wanted to create something truly special: a single Christmas celebration where all the women I’ve…

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I'm Amanda, the creator of Claiming Life, welcome to my site.
As a Bereavement Counselor, Montessori teacher, English Teacher, and writer. I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of knowledge and meaningful experiences.
I live by the following belief "Life is an acquisition of memories, for in the end that's all there is." As someone who has had to navigate through personnel losses, I understand the uphill battle of retaining hope and healing. I found to claim life, knowledge is your power..

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Every December, our homes fill with fairy lights, ribbons, the scent of pine, and something deeper — memory, story, and soul. This year, I wanted to create something truly special: a single Christmas celebration where all the women I’ve…

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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 🎄 Christmas Elegance — Inspired by Chanel Christmas is a season for celebration, light,…

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Claiming Life through Ritual, Beauty & Conscious Choices Affiliate Note:This post contains a few carefully chosen affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend brands that…

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Embracing the quiet joy of giving, one mindful choice at a time—in a season that whispers, “Rest is your revolution.” The air turns crisp, fairy lights flicker like distant stars, and suddenly, the world expects us to orchestrate wonder. But…

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The Woman Who Rewrote the Meaning of Elegance In the early 1900s, a young woman named Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel walked into the world with nothing but determination, grit, and a vision. She wasn’t born into luxury.She wasn’t raised in beauty.She…

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Christmas with Martha Stewart is less about extravagance for its own sake and more about creating a home that feels warm, elegant, and carefully curated. It’s a season to slow down, celebrate small joys, and gather loved ones around…

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