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The Hiking Mom
I’m Trading My Strappy High Heels for Waterproof Hiking Boots “Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking. You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits.” – Cindy Ross I am now a Hiking Mom. Yes, it’s a real thing. I just made up the term, but it’s a real…
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Dandelions are My Favorite Flowers
Throughout my lifetime, I have received countless bouquets of flowers. Roses, daisies, carnations, lilies, orchids, and mixed arrangements of flowers so beautiful, so dazzling, they would take your breath away. And they did. Until I met dandelions. I received my first bouquet of dandelions from my young children. I remember the day that dandelions entered…
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Accomplish Nothing
What if the most powerful thing you could do… is absolutely nothing? On a quiet Wisconsin lake, a mother watches her daughters turn leaves into boats, ice into wonder, and silence into joy. They aren’t chasing goals, checking boxes, or “succeeding” by any adult definition—they’re simply being. And in that simple, fleeting magic, she sees…
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My Year of Thank you and Gratitude
This year, I’ve committed to expressing gratitude through writing thank you notes three times a week to those who have influenced my life. This practice, more than a courtesy, fosters mindfulness and reflection, revealing the depth of relationships. It nurtures my growth and deepens my appreciation for others’ impacts in my journey.
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When Creativity Collides: A Mother and Son’s Writing Adventures
Writing a story is a magical journey – but writing one with your own child? That’s a whole new level of adventure. For this mother-and-son duo, the home office becomes a brainstorming lab, the living room turns into a story world, and laughter is generally the main character. From the very first book, our creative…
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Auld Lang Syne: A Year of Tales, A Year of Adventures
New Year’s Eve is a period of personal reflection and anticipation for the future, distinct from typical celebrations. It symbolizes a fresh start, akin to an artist’s blank canvas, inviting opportunities for growth and creativity. As the authors looks forward to continuing their children’s series and new projects, they express hope for the year ahead.
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Thankful at Thanksgiving—and All Year Long
As the Thanksgiving season wraps us in its familiar warmth, I find myself reflecting on gratitude—not just for the holiday itself, but for the blessings that carry us through every season of the year. Thanksgiving reminds us to pause, breathe, and appreciate the people and moments that make our lives meaningful. But gratitude, I’ve learned,…
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Raising Six Tiny Heroes
Blog about raising six children and keeping your standards low enough to survive and thrive in these circumstances. Finding socks, combing hair, piles of toys, 15-minute pick-up each day with kids helping, laughing until you cry, four car seats at one time, four in diapers, muddy shoes through the house. Connect to writing children’s books…
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The Story Behind the Story
Long before our story had a cover, pages, or pictures, it was simply words shared aloud. Reading it to our grandchildren—watching their faces light up, their questions tumble out, and their imaginations take flight—was a reminder that the heart of every book begins in moments like these.
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