crafts • decor & DIY
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 19th, 2019 | No Comments »
Love is in the air with Valentine's Day right around the corner and no time like the present to start in on a couple of cute Valentine's home decor DIY projects.
Valentine's Day Love Jars
These love jars, by Stephanie Dulgarian, are perfect for setting out on a table,…
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parenting • education
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 25th, 2018 | 2 Comments »
When I think of seeing fall leaves, I think of New England. Not because I've seen the fall leaves there, but because they're famous. I've been planning a trip to see them for three years in a row to no avail. Hopefully, I will get to see them someday!…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 3rd, 2018 | 1 Comment »
Parenting—Are your kids good losers? If not, you're not alone. In the competitive world we live in, children are taught directly and indirectly from a young age that winning is the goal. As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our kids that while winning a game may be…
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me • time management • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 10th, 2018 | No Comments »
Time Management—Do you consider yourself a "yes woman!"? Are you someone who takes on more tasks than she can possibly handle? Do you have trouble delegating? And when you finally muster up the courage to say "no!", do you immediately feel guilty?
Focusing on your highest priorities…
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relationships • lifestyle
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 16th, 2018 | No Comments »
Those of you who know me understand that I'm afraid of animals. The fear I have for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals is illogical, difficult to understand, and downright ridiculous. But, aren't most fears?
When I married Troy Pattee 15 years ago, he only had one requirement:…
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