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8 ways to live more sustainably, in honor of Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, I'm sharing a few easy changes I've made to live more sustainably. Please join me!

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How to survive March Mayhem

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

March is a hard month for me. The erratic weather and lingering cold bring mayhem to my moods. Here's how I'm getting through.

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Facing middle age with grace

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Why turning 52 isn't so bad.

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A new idea for Valentine Pink

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

When you see pink this Valentine's Day, think KIND. I'll explain.

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Celebrating a “scuffed Christmas” won’t get us down!

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

If you are preparing for a scuffed, or not as expected, Christmas, you aren't a alone. And it's okay.

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No Donnybrooks during the holidays, please

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Did you survive Thanksgiving without a Donnybrook? I did. I'll even tell you what Donnybrook means...

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