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Month: December 2019

Spending Your Magic Wisely

December 28, 2019December 22, 2019 Kate

I didn’t make the frosting for my son’s cookie decorating party. And I have no regrets. In my desire to make holidays magical for my kids, I can sometimes set the bar too high for myself. (Please refer to previous articles discussing my hang-up about store-bought valentines for reference.) But this year, I made a… Continue reading Spending Your Magic Wisely

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Adapting to Life with a Wimpy Dog

December 21, 2019December 16, 2019 Kate

I used to secretly laugh at people who put sweaters on their dogs. I would now like to formally apologize to those people, having recently bought a lovely reversible plaid jacket for my dog. He looks quite dashing. It turns out that my big, strong dog is a total wimp when it comes to the… Continue reading Adapting to Life with a Wimpy Dog

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How to Handle Too Much Christmas

December 14, 2019December 9, 2019 Kate

It was somewhere just past the halfway point of the sugar cookie baking spree that ultimately produced nine dozen cutout cookie shapes that I realized I may have over-committed to Christmas cheer this year. I love Christmas. I love everything about it. I love the lights and the colors. I love the waiting and anticipation.… Continue reading How to Handle Too Much Christmas

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Even Extroverts Need Down Time

December 7, 2019December 2, 2019 Kate

It wasn’t until I got divorced that I realized how much I enjoy being alone. Don’t get me wrong – I am thoroughly extroverted. Being around people gives me energy. I enjoy book club meetings and potlucks with friends. My favorite part of my job is the daily interaction with other people. When pondering the… Continue reading Even Extroverts Need Down Time

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