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Four Reasons to Skip the Garage Sale and Donate Instead

Are you thinking about holding a garage sale to clear out unwanted items? The idea of making some extra cash might be tempting, and very understandable. You spent a lot of money on this stuff, and as far as you’re concerned, they still have value (that’s the reason you have a hard time letting it […]

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Embracing Slow Living: Tips for Families Over the Summer

As the summer sun stretches lazily across the sky, families often find themselves caught in a whirlwind of activities, vacations, and social gatherings. While these moments are undoubtedly precious, they can also leave us feeling drained and disconnected from the simple joys of life. This summer, consider embracing the art of slow living—a mindful approach […]

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Choosing the Right Orthodontist: A Guide

It’s that time… time for us to look for an orthodontist for my younger son, who (despite being utterly handsome to me) is in need of some teeth-straightening so has asked several times for braces. He’s been asking for orthodontic work, and he’s 12, so his facial structure should be developed enough that starting to […]

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The Games Taking Us Into Summer

Summer is here, and so are the amazingly long, relaxed days filled with lazy afternoons and warm evenings. I love this time of year! My sons have been keeping up with their studies (Khan Academy and reading books to prevent summer slide) and we play board games and go to the beach and pool, but […]

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