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July 14, 2015
Baked & Bursting Butternut Squash
Toddlers and preschoolers are notoriously picky eaters. The First Foods Book is chock full of recipes for baby on up. This baked b...
July 10, 2015
Finding Friendship in Unlikely Places
I don't know what it is exactly about motherhood that encourages people to dole out unsolicited advice. I've been “that mom” in Ta...
July 9, 2015
Why Awkward is Good in Friendship
Once upon a time there was a woman (okay, me) who was shocked. I was a little disgusted even, when I discovered my friend made a ...
July 6, 2015
How Motherhood Is Like The Velveteen Rabbit
“Mommy?” My three-year-old son stands before me on the rocky mountain path. We’re in Jasper and we’re hiking. “Yes, sweetie?...
July 3, 2015
An Interview with a Chief Gratituder
What is it about hand-written notes? For whatever reason paper and pen makes words mean more. Throw a stamp on it and send it in t...
July 2, 2015
Conspiring in Secret
One of the best feelings in the world is knowing someone conspired in secret to bring you joy. If you think about it, that’s ki...
July 1, 2015
Friendship
Summer evenings beckon me outside when the heat of the day tapers, just before the heaviness of night falls. It’s always been that...
June 30, 2015
Traveling on a Budget
I love to travel and experience new things, see new things, taste new things. Traveling can seem daunting with logistics and budge...
June 26, 2015
Backyard Fire Pit Party
We promised you more fire pit fun in the summer issue of Hello, Dearest. Check out all the fun you can have with friends and famil...
June 25, 2015
Taking a Preschooler Swimming in 34 Steps or Less
There’s nothing like hot summer days to want us all to get to some water. Whether the pool or the lake, water and the preschooler,...