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Increase Positivity in Your Life
I am currently visiting my mom and have had the pleasure of having one of our daughters and her children visiting with us the last few days. Seeing my mom with my grandchildren and being reminded of what a wonderful, nurturing lady she is has helped me feel even grateful for her than I already…
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Remember toUse Those Reusable Grocery Bags!
Many people WANT to use reusable shopping bags, but just aren’t in the habit. How do you remember to use your reusable shopping bags? We know it is an easy way to cut back on single – use items, but if you live in a place where plastic and paper bags are easily available at…
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Tips for Hosting a Party or any Gathering
With the holidays around the corner I thought I would send out some tips on throwing a party or holding any kind of gathering. While you can certainly host a party that has every possible frill, the most important part of any gathering is the people who are there. Don’t let the details overwhelm you. …
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Taming the Gift Giving Monster
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and one of the things that I love to do – but is also a lot of work – is to give meaningful gifts to people – at the holidays and for birthdays. So, while this information can be helpful year round, the holidays are a great time to talk…
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Improve your Holiday by Making Food Ahead of Time
I admit it. Thanksgiving is not my favorite holiday. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s wonderful to be grateful and I am grateful for so many, many blessings that I have. Thanksgiving sounds great to so many people. It’s a time to eat yummy food with family and friends. It’s a day off of…
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Try Chia Seed Pudding for a Healthy Snack
Have you ever tried chia seed pudding? Have you made chia seed pudding? I finally jumped on the chia seed pudding train a few years ago and for the tip of the week I want to see if I can get you excited about it too! It’s a super healthy snack or side to add to…
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Building Your Marriage One Daily Habit at a Time
Over my life I have learned that creating good relationships takes effort. As our children grew up we had habits that brought us together each day. They included dinner as a family, scripture study, praying as a family and for a period of time we did “family core” which consisted of push-ups, sit-ups, and planks. …
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Supporting Friends with Long-term Illness
Over the years we all deal with long-term or chronic illnesses either ourselves or with friends and family. This is a picture of my Dad when he was dealing with a serious long-term illness. I have recently had several friends and family diagnosed with breast cancer. Treatments for this range from a lumpectomy + 6…
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Keep Track of Gift Ideas
As an empty nester, your family may be growing, and keeping track of gift ideas for all of your family members may be becoming more of a challenge. Over the last 7 years, I have gained 4 son/daughter-in-laws and 3 granddaughters with a grandson due to arrive in the next few weeks. That’s quite a…
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Get Inspired to Plant Spring Bulbs
Last spring I had the pleasure of visiting three amazing flower displays. The first was the tulips in Pella, Iowa. The second was the Tulip Festival at The Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah and the final one was The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California. I saw so many glorious flowers. I am…
