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Are you ready to hop on the Zabelicious fun wheel? What is Zabelicious, you ask? Delicious. Unstoppable. Unpredictable. I like to mix it up in the kitchen.

I rarely follow recipes. I prefer to improvise. The result is usually Zabelicious. I look forward to sharing those creations and inspiring stories from the heart of the Midwest. Discover the art of journaling through my coaching tips and tools. Hop on the fun wheel and buckle up. I hope you enjoy the ride and visit Zabelicious Life often.

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It’s a Zabelicious Life!

I'm Janine, a modern mom who wears many hats: journalist, life coach, wife, and entrepreneur. I'm also a connector, explorer, and storyteller at heart.  

Zabelicious Life is an online lifestyle magazine dedicated to nourishing the soul and feeding the spirit through stories and recipes.

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Write a Love Letter to Yourself

Have you ever considered giving yourself a pep talk by writing a letter? It might sound silly, but the act of writing a love letter to yourself can be empowering. In honor of Mental Health Month, I invite you to join me on a path to self love and discovery, as we journal it together!

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Blaze Your Own Trail

Which path will you choose when you come to your next fork in the road of life? Trust your gut and blaze your own trail. Need a little coaching to take the next step? Let’s take a walk in the wilderness and map it out together.

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The Art of Saying No

Feeling overwhelmed and overscheduled? Reclaim your time and energy by learning the art of saying “no.” I’m sharing life coaching tips to guide you, just in time for the holidays.

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Fall Vibes

Feeling the fall vibes and searching for fun things to do? I’m sharing some of my favorite autumn traditions and recipes to help you make the most of the season before it’s over.

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Enjoy the Ride!

Summer may be long gone, but fond fair memories are never far from my mind. I’m sharing life lessons I learned from my favorite carnival ride in today’s “Journal It.” Hop on the fun wheel and enjoy the ride!

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Making Space for What's Next

Feeling frazzled and overwhelmed? Maybe it’s time for you to clear your calendar and your mind to make space for what’s next. Not sure where to start? We’ll share ten coaching tips to help you and journal it together!

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My American Girl

It’s a BIG week at our house. Our baby girl is turning eighteen and graduating. Today, I’m reflecting on on how fleeting the moments are and reminiscing about life with my very own American Girl.

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Find Your Way to A Grateful Heart

There’s power in the practice of gratitude. Meet one woman who says it was a game changer in her life. She was inspired to create a gratitude journal to help others and has even coined the phrase, “GratiTUESday.” Which is why we chose today, to share her story.

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The Making of Zabelicious Life

We did it! Zabelicious Life didn’t happen over-night and I didn’t do it alone. Zabelicious has been a dream of mine for some time. My first journal entry about this wild idea goes back to 2015. Stories from my personal and travel diaries go back even further. I wanted to publish them. I wasn’t sure how it was even possible. Or, if anyone would even care to read them.

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