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My Cozy Winter Staycation Checklist

17 (high-low) ideas for 17 days!

Dec 19, 2024 •

How to Be the Happiest Mother on the Block

good mother vs. should mother

Nov 1, 2024 •

The Secret to Deepening Friendships

7 things I've learned (number 3 might be controversial!)

Oct 25, 2024 •

How to Make New Friends in Adulthood

part one: 7 proven strategies plus how long it REALLY takes!

Oct 18, 2024 •

The Secrets of Happy Families

the 5 most important lessons from my difficult childhood

Oct 11, 2024 •

Mother's Day Unwrapped: A Gift Guide with a Twist

helpful hints for mothers and the people who love them!

May 3, 2024 •

How to Win the Screen Time War

and family game night, too!

Feb 13, 2024 •

Sounds Like Teen Spirit

plus: an addictive murder mystery; the year in TikTok drama; and which Breakfast Club character are you?!

Dec 1, 2023 •

Checking in for Happier Family Travel

and the one thing I do before every trip

Nov 21, 2023 •

A Recipe for Holiday Happiness

what to watch (with the whole family) when you're not cooking or eating...

Nov 17, 2023 •

The One Thing Every Home Needs

plus: a killer-thriller time travel movie; the best interior design books; and donuts!

Oct 20, 2023 •

How To Create A Beloved Family Tradition

What I've learned from 20 years of "The Beach"

Jul 28, 2023 •

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