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The Difference Between Spoiling My Kids and Honoring Them

January 10, 2020

One of my daughters is a vegetarian. The other day before hockey practice her order got screwed up and her takeout came with chicken in it. Once I was [...]

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Show Up – The Best Thing to Do for Someone in Emotional Pain

January 3, 2020

Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections

At dinner this December, I heard a toast that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. It was offered by our new friend Jeff to our dear friend [...]

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Clean House – 7 Small Ways to Start the Year Off Right

December 27, 2019

After another FAN-TABULOUS Fend for Yourself Day now I’m ready to get all this crap out of my house. My husband likes to keep everything out for the 12 [...]

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All I Want for Christmas III – Prioritizing Restoration

December 20, 2019

This fall, I came to terms with just how much fatigue affects every choice I make and everything I do. All I want for Christmas this year is to [...]

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Fewer Opinions Equals More Happy

December 13, 2019

There was once a time when I voiced my thoughts on everything. It was suggested to me that if I wanted more serenity in my life, I could try [...]

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ReaLISTic – Are My Lists at This Time of the Year Realistic?

December 6, 2019

Are my lists at this time of the year realistic? There are some extra helpings on our proverbial Christmas plate this holiday season. Things we couldn’t control, prepare for, [...]

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Getting Sucked In – A Small Phrase That Clears Up Confusion

November 29, 2019

There are people who are like exhaust fans for me. Without even realizing it, I can get sucked into their turmoil. What I’ve discovered though is that it’s just [...]

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My Mom – Why I Should Be Kind to Myself When I Misstep

November 22, 2019

Yesterday was my mother’s birthday. One of my favorite things about Mom is when her behavior resembles the children’s book character, Amelia Bedelia. Mom has brought two left shoes [...]

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When My Children’s Opinion Matters

November 15, 2019

Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity

Quick story: I signed one of my children up to volunteer at the annual Harvest Fair at our church. The fair fell on the same night the child wanted [...]

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Slow is the New Fast – Learning How to Heed My Speed

November 8, 2019

One question we love in our house is, If you were a superhero, what superpowers would you have? For years I’ve been very proud of my answer: The power [...]

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The Difference Between Spoiling My Kids and Honoring Them

Show Up – The Best Thing to Do for Someone in Emotional Pain

Clean House – 7 Small Ways to Start the Year Off Right

All I Want for Christmas III – Prioritizing Restoration

Fewer Opinions Equals More Happy

ReaLISTic – Are My Lists at This Time of the Year Realistic?

Getting Sucked In – A Small Phrase That Clears Up Confusion

My Mom – Why I Should Be Kind to Myself When I Misstep

When My Children’s Opinion Matters

Slow is the New Fast – Learning How to Heed My Speed

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