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New Podcast Episode: Handling Holiday Stress
Today’s topic explores handling holiday stress. Katherine shares how she is struggling to redefine the holidays to create traditions unique to her multicultural family. I try to offer helpful advise for planning ahead to streamline my to do list and maximize my enjoyment of the festivities. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. a disappointing reiki session, a weekend in Kansas City, one-on-one time with kids, and a Christmas countdown tradition). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (visiting used bookstores and a Crafter’s Box find). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to … Read More
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Halloween Picture Books: Our Favorites
It’s time for the Halloween picture books! Honestly, I was afraid the boys had outgrown them. If you know me well, you know that I obsess over our children’s “lasts” because you never know when they are coming. Was that the last time you will ever strap your child into a carseat? The last time you will ever wipe their butt? I get teary just thinking about it.
When September 23 rolled around, we pulled out the Fall books. And they were a big flop. Books about leaves just couldn’t compete with their current obsession. I thought we might be retiring our annual ritual of bringing out seasonal … Read More