Wisdom Writing for Women
Category: Family Traditions
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Why Starting With a Brainstorm Board is a Brilliant Holiday Wisdom Writing Strategy
Dear Daughters, Sometimes it’s wicked hard to conjour up a holiday memory (like Halloween) to write about when you’re staring at a blank piece of paper or at a blank screen. It’s like trying to whip something up from… blankness. This is why I recommend beginning with a monster brainstorm board. Not only is it
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The Pain and Agony of the Christmas Family Photo Shoot
Dear Daughters, Remember this fun (not fun) family photo? Oh how we dreaded the Annual Christmas Family Photo Debacle. Except for the year we took a casual couch pic. Everyone looked joyful! Loving… even. Best family photo ever! Vanity can easily overtake wisdom. It usually overtakes common sense. Julian Casablancas The Fantasy Christmas Photo A
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Why Being Called “Nice” is the Highest Compliment…Mom
Dear Daughters, This post is dedicated to my Mom, your Nana, who was one of the nicest people…ever. EVERYONE who knew her believed this. I can’t even count the number of times I heard, “Your mom is such a nice person!” This comment was often preceded or followed by, “I love your Mom! or “I’m
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Why a Family Signature Recipe Contains a LOT More Than Ingredients
Dear Daughters, Today I’m sharing a cherished category of women’s wisdom with you. The Family Signature Recipe. Featuring our family’s most beloved course. Dessert! When you girls were youngsters, one of our favorite going-out-to-eat traditions was reverse dinner. Also known as backwards dinner. Also known as “save room for dinner” dinner. So to honor our
Terri Weeding 