Updated December, 2022 We have always loved family game night! Once, we played a game of Rummikub that took more than three weeks. Just when we thought someone would win, another player would win the critical round and set the front-runner back. We’d play a few rounds each night after dinner until the big winner (me) finally declared victory! As…
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Many years ago, I started a new tradition of learning something new every year. Some years, it was practical stuff related to blogging skills or being more organized with home schooling my kids. Some years, it was necessity to improve my health. Some years, I chose skills just for fun — like how to use my camera in manual mode….
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As we look ahead to another gift giving season, I’ve got some AMAZING Christmas gift ideas for her! You know, the person who does all the gift shopping and never has a surprise under the tree? These holiday gift ideas make it easy for you to surprise her with something she will absolutely love! I own everything on this list…
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This year-of-staying-home has found me doing lots of things I never used to do, like gardening and learning to play chess. It’s also led me to expand on the things I already do. I love baking, but I like quick stuff. Don’t send me to a complicated recipe. I like baking muffins, bar cookies and brownies. But, all those sweets…
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When the year started, I didn’t know it would become THE year. The benchmark. The one that defines the all the years in my lifetime. Our kids, too, are facing challenges they might never face again in their lifetime. (We can hope. Right?) kids need to know we can do hard things! When facing challenges or new experiences, we have…
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