August 2022
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Beautiful Books
Using family mementos – books – to make your home your own. Easier than you think! Continue reading
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Back-to-School
“Back to school” worries for parents – one mom’s reflections. Continue reading
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Love, Magic, Wonder
Three words that matter most to me… Continue reading
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Power of Play
Keeping childlike wonder within… Continue reading
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Repeating Patterns
Design influences & family roots… Continue reading
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I Confess…A Vitamin Story
Make it pretty: My vitamin-taking hack. Continue reading
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Nature Speaks
A reminder to pause and admire… Continue reading
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Monday MEOW
Start the day anew – make your bed! Continue reading
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At the Barbeque
The power of a heartfelt compliment. Continue reading
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White Shirt, Helping Heart
Sweet memories of my dad…his love of white shirts and helping others. Continue reading
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Allergies, anyone?
Soothing allergy eyes – the simple way! Continue reading
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Passing Through
Mulling over…the people in our lives and work/life balance. Continue reading
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Well Worn and Loved
Vintage shoes…the memories they hold. Continue reading
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Comfy Wins!
Wardrobe confessions and love of black turtlenecks and simple dressing. Continue reading
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Confident – From the Inside Out
Empowerment and encouragement to be confident without relying on external validation. Continue reading
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Fool the Eye – Sea or Sky?
Look for the magic. Roald Dahl quote. Continue reading
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Rolling with the Unexpected
Learning to deal with unexpected health crises in the family. Continue reading
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Fisherman Joe
Managing expectations and remembering to be joyful. Continue reading
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Little Treasures
Family keepsakes and photos and the importance of displaying them. Continue reading
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Sadie & Bunny
Importance of giving pets their favorite toys to snuggle with. Continue reading
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Maxine’s Gingersnaps
Gingersnap cookie recipe and remembering family. Continue reading
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Loving Lisa
Life lessons learned from my disabled sister. Continue reading
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Words Matter
Improving communication by being careful about choice of words and tone. Continue reading
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Quietly Quitting?
“Quietly quitting” may prevent finding fulfilling and joyful work. Continue reading
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My Kind of Swirl
Slowing down for teatime and avoiding stress. Continue reading
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Unfinished
Learning to live with unfinished business. Continue reading
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Ticking Tock
Being choosey about how we spend our most valuable assets: time. Continue reading
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Thinking Chairs
Everyone needs a place to think and ponder: thinking chairs. Continue reading
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