Monthly Archives: February 2011

No Room For The Insignificant

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I might be a bit biased, but I am convinced I have some of the most intelligent and thoughtful blog readers out there. I am constantly amazed by the insightful, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking comments you share with me. Quite often … Continue reading →

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More Than “I Love You”

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

Approximately one year ago, my husband’s company honored him for outstanding job performance, and we were awarded a trip. For the first time ever, we would be separated from our daughters for eight days. There was packing to do and … Continue reading →

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I See A Sign

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

Being Hands Free means I have stopped rushing through life. As a result of shifting my focus off of distraction and onto what really matters, I have begun to notice beautiful sights in nature. With childlike eyes, I spot cleverly … Continue reading →

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The Angel Impact

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

A few weeks ago, I celebrated a birthday. I was overwhelmed with kindness from all directions…family, friends, even strangers who have become part of my life through this blog. Several of my closest friends planned to take me out to … Continue reading →

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Someone Will Notice

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

It has become a common occurrence for readers to send me messages like the one I recently received from a disheartened mother after dropping off her child at school. This is what she wrote: Today I happened to be second … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Inside The Fold

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

Before I became Hands Free I loathed folding clean laundry. The unsightly mile-high heap created a persistent bother (similar to a wart) whenever I caught sight of it passing by the laundry room. Eventually, I couldn’t stand the eyesore any … Continue reading →

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Look Up

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I often get pulled aside while out in the community to talk about my blog. And the number one question people ask me this about my Hands Free revelation is: “Where did this all start?” Although I can remember the … Continue reading →

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It Only Takes One

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

*Name has been changed to protect privacy Last week I received an email message from a man living on the East Coast. It was the type of message that one has to read several times to grasp the full capacity … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in the Little Things

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post called,  “The Magazine Gesture.” It described how simple, every day acts of kindness often mean more to people than extravagant gifts. Just to know someone is thinking about you can do more … Continue reading →

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