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Pack like a Pro
Travel Traci Shannon Travel Traci Shannon

Pack like a Pro

Dying for a family weekend away?

Me, too! But with that comes one of the least favorite tasks – packing for the whole crew. Juggling the needs and wants of each family member, fitting everything into your luggage, and making sure nothing important is forgotten - it’s near impossible! But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be a source of stress. In fact, with a bit of planning and some savvy strategies, it can even be a smooth, almost enjoyable, well maybe not enjoyable, but no longer painful part of the process.

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Sweet Smile from Sweet Slime
Family, gift Traci Shannon Family, gift Traci Shannon

Sweet Smile from Sweet Slime

My sweet Aslyn loves candy and loves trying new things. The kind folks at Crickets Candy Creations invited us to visit their store but life had different plans for this summer. When they heard that, they shared these fun slime kits for us to try. We are very thankful for their understanding during our difficult time and for this fabulous gift.

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What a Dish!
Family Traci Shannon Family Traci Shannon

What a Dish!

I flipped the page on my hubby and took a stab at his famous sauce for an early Valentine’s dinner.

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A Gift in the Garden
Entertainment, Review, Sponsored Traci Shannon Entertainment, Review, Sponsored Traci Shannon

A Gift in the Garden

Lenny and Lion are tasked with setting up a theatre for the Christmas pageant. As you can imagine, things don’t go smoothly, but the lesson they learn isn’t about how better to manage a project. Instead, they learn that it is never too late for a heart to be changed by the Christmas spirit.

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His Song
Family Traci Shannon Family Traci Shannon

His Song

Ten years later, in honor of his 75th birthday, I took a look back at it. While they won’t be extending the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Tour with me, I remember what it was like to sing and it meant a lot to me to do the for my father.

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Swept Up with the Leaves
Family, Gratitude Traci Shannon Family, Gratitude Traci Shannon

Swept Up with the Leaves

Let's talk some tea. It's not just the leaves that has been swept up lately. Much like the smaller leaves curled up and lost under piles of more and more leaves, items from my to-do list have fallen off and been forgotten under more and more undone things.

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Veterans Day Fun
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Veterans Day Fun

I’m sharing some of the companies that offer discounts and freebies to veterans (and sometimes current military) tomorrow for Veterans Day or better yet, offer extended discounts. If you are eligible, go grab them, you’ve earned it. If you’re not, consider supporting the business, and let them know that you appreciate that they support veterans.

It matters. Thank you.

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Tie a Big Red Bow
Review, Movie Traci Shannon Review, Movie Traci Shannon

Tie a Big Red Bow

Emily and her playful, if oversized, pup Clifford are back. This time they are in action across NYC as they hide from a mad scientist. Get ready for BIG fun for the entire family!

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I Am the Three
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I Am the Three

As we move into the holiday season and, thankfully, to the end of 2020, think of ways you can support kids so you can help prevent adverse childhood experience. Whether it's on your block or in your congregation, there are so many easy ways to make the load of a child a little lighter and the world a lot brighter.

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