Author Archives: Nine Cent Girl

Tis the Season

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Tis the Season for gift-giving, so naturally I have some advice ! Although I have no intention of contradicting last year’s post The Art of Giving this year’s suggestions are a bit different. You see, these gifts can’t be bought in a store or wrapped in shiny paper, instead they are all experiential. It is my belief that experience is the best gift of all, and perhaps the most important…

Also, this year I grouped my gift-giving ideas in age groups, so you can read with your particular family and friends’ needs in mind.

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The Finish Line

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Finish-lines, dead-lines, due-dates, the red ribbon we cross through, there on the horizon. Our dream. Staring us in the face. What do we do with that image? How do we proceed? Do we rush toward it, ignoring all the distractions? Do we start strong and finish strong? Do we need or use or look for support along the way? Continue reading →

Cat Nap

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There were a number of years when I followed the old adage, when your babies nap, nap with them. I found it a delight for those few short years I was a stay-at-home mom: my two babies nestled in my big bed, a short stack of Beatrix Potter books to read and then we were all out for a good hour. Continue reading →