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No matter what you wear, school meetings are never comfortable

Jennifer Bardsley planned her whole outfit, right down to her underwear, to try to stay comfy.

From Jasper to Banff: A Canadian adventure in an RV

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From Jasper to Banff: A Canadian adventure in an RV

Jennifer Bardsley plans to take her family on two-week roadtrip through Canada in a tent trailer.

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Living the suite life: A story of luck, love and legends

Jennifer Bardsley got a much better deal than she bargained for when booking a hotel room.

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Pneumonia is the pits, but modern medicine helps

Before she got pneumonia, Jenny Bardsley thought it only happened to elderly people.

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Greet routine with a smile: Another ordinary extraordinary day

Some of the best days are the ones we don’t notice because we take them for granted.

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She deserves it: Give Mom the gift of TLC this Christmas

If someone you loved was sick, would you make them wait in a cold car on a rainy…

Shopping cart showdown: Which stores have best food prices?

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Shopping cart showdown: Which stores have best food prices?

Jennifer Bardsley compares Fred Meyer, PCC, QFC, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, WinCo and Whole Foods offers.

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This author is throwing a virtual party for book lovers

Jennifer Bardsley is hosting a Facebook get-together for young-adult book authors and readers.

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The future is now: The sweet life of a modern housewife

When Walt Disney imagined Tomorrow Land, he probably pictured Jennifer Bardsley in her living room.

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Raise your hand if your Christmas tree has fallen over

Columnist Jenny Bardsley shares an after-Thanksgiving story that might sound like one of yours.

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Don’t get scammed: Think before you click on email links

An email that was supposedly from iTunes is a scam that targeted busy parents.

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Not Grimm but grim: A weight loss fairy tale involving buckets

The Weight Loss Fairy recently visited columnist Jennifer Bardsley’s house. But don’t be jealous.

Words, words, words: October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

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Words, words, words: October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Columnist Jennifer Bardsley shares her thoughts on teaching dyslexic children how to read and write.

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Helper or hindrance? New mom’s scorecard for Grandma

Grandma can be a New-Mama’s biggest support — or her worst enemy.

Therapy helped ease debilitating pain after injury

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Therapy helped ease debilitating pain after injury

Columnist Jennifer Bardsley shares her experiences with complex regional pain syndrome.

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Dress for success: Why this writer is proud to wear mom jeans

Now that columnist Jennifer Bardsley is nearing 40, she’s not worried about dressing like a mother.

Free app by Seattle company helps keep families organized

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Free app by Seattle company helps keep families organized

Cozi is a calendar application for your smartphone or tablet that each member of the family can use.

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Newfangled cooker isn’t for those with tried and true methods

Columnist Jennifer Bardsley recently succumbed to peer pressure and purchased an Instant Pot.

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Glamping: This mom’s new fav way to do family vacations

After spending the summer searching for the perfect tent trailer, I finally found a used Coachman Clipper light…

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Time passes, memory fades and Alzheimer’s wounds the heart

Ihope you can join me on Sept. 30 at Boxcar Park in Everett for Snohomish County’s 2017 Walk…