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Accepting Christmas as It Comes

Accepting Christmas as It Comes

Add fun and joy into Christmas with these 6 tips. Instead of orchestrating Christmas, enjoy the day with all its…
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The Challenging Sleepover: Letting Go One Decision at a Time

The Challenging Sleepover: Letting Go One Decision at a Time

Letting our children grow up and make their own choices and be part of the decision making process can be…
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You Are Not Responsible For the Emotions of Everyone Around You

You Are Not Responsible For the Emotions of Everyone Around You

I’m a fixer. I’m a doer. Perhaps you are too. I see the bed unmade and I make it. The…
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The Secret of Unconditional Love on You and Others

The Secret of Unconditional Love on You and Others

Sometimes a movie inspires you and to be a change maker. I am talking about the documentary movie about Fred…
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Building a Strong Moral Compass for Your Kids and Their New School Year

Building a Strong Moral Compass for Your Kids and Their New School Year

School is starting again. Calendars will be necessary to keep up with everyone’s schedules. Because things are going to get…
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5 Tips for a Mostly Balanced Life

5 Tips for a Mostly Balanced Life

  Do you ever dream of a perfectly balanced life? One where you are well-rested from self-care, well-dressed because the…
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Counting Blessings on a Card Table

Counting Blessings on a Card Table

Thanksgiving doesn’t always go as planned. And that is all right. It can be different and held on a card…
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Changing the World with the Everyday Mundane

Changing the World with the Everyday Mundane

  Dear Beautiful Important One: Yes, I am talking to you! Sometimes our life seems normal. Mundane. Routine. Boring. Very…
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Why flowers, you may be thinking? Doesn't she have any friends or know any people? Attempting to get to the bottom of your questions, and my fascination with flowers, I conducted a Q & A.

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Striving for a life of perfection has no story. No humor. No memories. Forget perfection and go for human. Embrace the mistakes. No one remembers the nearly perfect Thanksgiving. But everyone talks for years about the Thanksgiving where Mr. Tom jumped from the platter while dad was attempting to carve him, slid across the table, and landed in Uncle Frank's lap. Ten years later they are still laughing about it, connecting over the story, and rejoicing in the adventure.

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