Each December, nearly half a million women arrive at Claiming Life looking not for perfection, but for presence.Not for more things, but for more meaning. This is the season we pause.We soften.We return to the women who shape us —…

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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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Each December, nearly half a million women arrive at Claiming Life looking not for perfection, but for presence.Not for more things, but for more meaning. This is the season we pause.We soften.We return to the women who shape us —…

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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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