July = Enjoy an Outdoor Oasis
We spend a lot of time hanging out and entertaining on our front porch. Since our summers are short, we eat dinner out there just about every night in the...
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How To Build the Best Taco Fiesta Bar
Hosting a crowd? Make it easy (and delicious!) with a festive taco/burrito/nacho bar. The prep work makes your day of entertaining easy and you can spend all your time with...
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June = Celebrate the Milestones
Maybe you're a parent and you have toddlers learning to explore, kids moving from one grade to another, or young adults graduating. Or perhaps you’re about to become a grandparent...
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6 Ways to Pick the Perfect Gift
Some people seem to be a natural at always giving the perfect gift. But for some of us it’s a struggle to find just the right gift. We’ve got some...
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May = I Just Called to Say I Love You
Yes, Stevie Wonder is singing in my head as I think about this month. May is full of milestones to celebrate in my family and I am looking forward to...
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10 Ways to Practice Random Acts of Kindness Everyday
It’s the little things that can make your day, right? Seeing a stranger be kind to someone else, being the recipient yourself, or taking the time to help someone can...
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April = Time for Something New
Spring signals change in the air. It is a turning point. Blooms are struggling to the surface, buds fighting to open. Beauty comes from what’s hard. Some seasons are like...
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Time to Tidy: 7 Tips to Simplify Your Life
So I’ve had Marie Kondo’s book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” for several years now. I actually bought it before it became popular, not as much for the topic...
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March = Out With the Old
About this time every winter, I start to get the bug - I mean the cleaning/purging bug. Maybe it’s because I’ve been indoors more than the rest of the year...
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Quiz: What Season are You?
Take our quiz to discover your favorite season: winter, spring, summer or fall!
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8 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year
The Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout Asia, but in China is one of the most important holidays. This 15 day celebration focuses on family and traditions and we can...
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February = Give Out Little Gifts of Love
I’ve been rereading a book with a group of friends about how each of us feel love and how we see this develop in our children and teens. I find...
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