On my next visit to Subway, I am going to bypass the drive-thru, get out of my car, take a hard copy of our magazine to Frances Barnes and tell her it is my way of saying “thank you” for just being her.
Claire Mullen
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Book the trip: It’s mom and dad’s time
Almost 15 years. That’s how long it had been since my husband and I took a bona fide adult vacation.
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Somebody to lean on
My husband is generally not someone who needs an awful lot from anyone else. In fact, he’s usually the one being called upon by a multitude of folks for help with myriad things. He’s an effective problem-solver, a calm-in-the-storm voice of reason, a task-oriented, get ’er done type person, and an instinctive leader in all aspects of his life.
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Better-than-average mom vs. the bunchy underwear
Mother’s Day is almost here, and the term “supermom” will most certainly get thrown around a lot.
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And then came Alexa
One weekend morning not too long ago, as I readied myself for the day, the sound of sibling arguing rose to a level that was audible over the noise of my hair dryer. I found my two children bickering …
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Bless this mess
Most of us have heard of Marie Kondo, the “Queen of Clean.” Ms. Kondo became quite famous after the publication of her four books on the subject of organizing and her two subsequent award-winning Netflix series, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” and “Sparking Joy With Marie Kondo.”
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A youthful perspective on Valentine’s Day
Feb. 14 is fast-approaching. My husband and I have celebrated a lot of Valentine’s Days together (22, to be exact), and we’ve done so in just about every way a couple possibly can. And so, this year, as I pondered how we might celebrate and what I might give, I decided to consult with my two closest confidants to see what fresh perspectives and innovative ideas they might have to offer.
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The best darn dog
Next month will mark the three-year anniversary of my professional relationship with this wonderful magazine. My column has given me the monthly opportunity to share thoughts and stories that are …
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The picture-perfect holiday
While words like “torture” and “cruel and unusual punishment” are not generally casually thrown around in conversation about The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, I’d …
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The most important ingredient
I’ve spent my 37 years eating at the tables of some pretty amazing cooks.My Gram was renowned for her beautiful caramel cakes; hamburger vegetable soup that could cure just about any ailment; …
