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Why it’s great to learn new things (plus, a pie crust tutorial) – The Tea’s Made, episode 3

If you’ve ever made a statement that starts with “I’m not the kind of person who can…” – this episode is for you. Opting out of things that stress us out can be great, but learning new skills is good for us – and it can be especially freeing to re-try things we don’t think […]

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How to be a great host (hint: it’s simpler than it seems)

What does it take to be a good host? If Instagram has you convinced hospitality requires lots of money to spend on decor and the guest accommodation level of a four-star hotel, it’s time for a reframe. What if true hospitality – the kind that makes people feel welcome and comfortable – didn’t have to

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Embracing new holiday traditions with Kelle Hampton

From big life changes like divorce, remarriage, career transition or moving, to more everyday changes like kids getting older, holiday celebrations are always evolving. In this episode I share how my family’s holiday traditions have evolved in the seven years since I divorced and I talk with author Kelle Hampton about she and her kids’

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The Spring/Summer 2023 issue of REINVENT Magazine is here!

It’s here…the Spring/Summer issue of my magazine, REINVENT…and this one is special. With essays and articles about everything from backyard chickens and foraging in the wild to recipes for tart, delightful lemon curd and rich, fluffy quiche – plus my musings on the changes of spring and more! – this issue is packed with personal

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