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How learning to say her own name inspired her latest book
A character in Jennifer Bardsley’s new novel speaks with a lisp — as she did when she was…
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Give your Valentine the gift of relaxation at the naked spa
The Olympus Spa in Lynnwood is for women only. Sorry guys, this Valentine’s Day treat isn’t for you.
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A subscriber’s plea: Support journalism before it’s too late
We are raising a generation that places their faith in social media instead of vetted journalists.
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A family game of Monopoly is equal parts joy and frustration
Toys R Us is dead, but don’t worry — America’s favorite board game is alive and well.
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This mom’s favorite family meals to cook in the Instant Pot
Did you get a pressure cooker for Christmas? Here are two recipes to try that busy families love.
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What’s a mom to do? Photos in camera’s gallery have snowballed
The last photo album she finished was in 2015. Soon it will be 2019, and she’ll be four…
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Family-friendly Disney cruise makes fantasy become reality
The Bardsley family spent a week on the Disney Fantasy cruising around the Caribbean.
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Pledging myself to family fun aboard a Disney cruise ship
She hasn’t even boarded the boat yet, but she can already tell it won’t be like any other…
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This mom’s looking forward to a Christmas that is just ‘enough’
Have you heard of the Swedish principle “lagom”? Loosely translated, it means “just the right amount.”
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Parenting teenagers requires the courage of a lion tamer
Danger lurks around every corner, especially on social media. Gun violence, drug use, depression …
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Put down those needles! Struggles of a recovering yarn addict
She gave up knitting and crocheting 13 years ago due to tendinitis and carpel tunnel. It hurts.
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Edmonds bakery and cafe a cozy neighborhood gathering place
The Red Twig Bakery & Cafe makes this columnist’s (unofficial) list of Snohomish County hall-of-famers.
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Keepsakes: Family heirlooms’ sentimental value endures forever
Sure, they collect dust. But those old clocks and china cabinets keep our ancestors’ memory alive.
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How I went from being stay-at-home mom to published author
Between dance class and gymnastics, there are always a few moments to bang out 500 words.
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A Girl Scout says goodbye to her decades-old sleeping bag
After 33 years and five different camps, it’s time for her to upgrade to a new sleeper from…
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Weak immunity system? Vicks product is flu season must-have
If taking a steamy shower and running a humidifier when you’re sick doesn’t help, then try this.
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How many children does it take to pick a backpack off the floor?
It reads like a joke, but it isn’t. Kids at every age love to ignore putting away their…
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When it’s time to groom the dog, everyone has strong opinions
A household was divided after the family’s poodle got a new do: They either loved it or hated…
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When good intentions fall through, it doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent
This school year she wanted to be Ms. Perfect Mom; instead she was becoming Ms. Oops-I-Did-It-Again.
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Nordic Museum reconnects her with Swedish heritage
Millions of Swedish immigrants assimilated quickly in the U.S. It’s time to rediscover Nordic values.