Christmas 2020 is here. For many hope of having a large family gathering swirl in ever decreasing circles like water flushing down the toilet bowl. …
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Finding Real Joy This Christmas
Are you a Christmas tree person? Real or fake? I love my Christmas tree but it was causing a problem and I had a decision …

Nineteen Blessings and a Slogan Not Just for Babies
Babies. They come with new born cuteness, and tiny little clothes with slogans. They can make the less baby orientated of us stop and smile, …
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Time to Make Time for Our Loved Ones
Do you ever wonder where time has gone? I know I do. We often wish we could recapture moments. Time spent with loved ones, time …

5 Things I Learned About Motherhood: Reflecting with Hindsight
If only I knew then what I know now… …motherhood would have been so much more enjoyable. It’s easy to know how to parent the …
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Learning to Savor the Growing Process
The car park was already full when I arrived at the Daycare. Still hopeful of finding a spot I drove to the front row next …

What Your Child Will Remember the Most
Morning rush hour (not the traffic kind) is common Monday through Friday for many, especially when Mom and Dad both work outside the home. Besides getting yourself ready for work, …

She Desired to be a Great-Grandmother
I live 4,269 miles away from my mother (I googled it). A large pond A.K.A the North Atlantic Ocean separates us, so jumping in the car and popping …