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What to do with those Christmas cards

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Time to take down the decorations, but what will you do with all of those cards? The Word Nerd has a few ideas...

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

At Christmas, we're supposed to feel joy, but sometimes it's hard. I'm simplifying this Christmas and letting go of what doesn't bring joy.

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

This Thanksgiving, I give you permission to NOT "be everything", and to indulge in the things that bring you joy.

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

My reader's favorite books from 2019! Get some gift ideas for others... or yourself!

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

The "official start" of what should be a joyous season has some very dark history. Shoppers, be careful, in lots of ways.

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

This February 14, we need more than love and chocolate; we need agape.