written by Tricia

Seasonal Shift

“Now, honey, you know you can’t wear white shoes after Labor Day. It’s the unwritten fashion rule.” So, this past…
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All our school photos from 2001 to 2010. Moments. Each one of these photos. A simple habit to preserve memories….
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The best thing that you can give your children, next to good habits, is good memories. ~Barbara Johnson My mother…
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In the past weeks we’ve gotten lax on our computer habits. We’ve been out of school. Been through a round…
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The habit of building sibling relationships Each and every one so different. Five unique children with their own gifts. Each…
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Are YOU living in CHAOS? (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome) Do you feel overwhelmed, overextended, and overdrawn? Hopeless and you…
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I must be honest. I’m not a true once-a-month cook. I tried. I strived (or strove). But it wasn’t easy….
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The habit of doubling a recipe I often have pep talks with myself while I’m in the kitchen. Something like…
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I desperately tried to make the last week of December slow down. It didn’t work. The clock struck twelve, the…
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Raise your hand if you’ve already taken down your Christmas tree. Neatly packed away all the decorations? Sigh. Not me….
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If you know me, you know I like lists. The holidays are especially list worthy. Lists of errands, gifts to…
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Which sounds better to you – a household task or a chance to help? When I think of chore I…
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With holidays coming up there will be a bunch of action in the kitchen. So how do you allow preschoolers…
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