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Welcome to September

Aug 31, 2023 08:22AM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren

Fall has arrived in the Fredericksburg area and kids are back to school. It's time for new routines and fresh fall fun.

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Welcome to September

Aug 31, 2023 08:22AM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren

Fall has arrived in the Fredericksburg area and kids are back to school. It's time for new routines and fresh fall fun.

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It’s Family Favorites Season

Jul 03, 2023 06:00AM ● By Chris Jones

I admit, for a while there I was a little concerned that the summer heat wasn’t coming. When we entered June in the mid-60s, I panicked. Isn’t it usually in the 90s after Memorial Day? I fretted....

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ASK MOM: Mom concerned that teenage daughter is a hoarder

Jun 09, 2023 01:27AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: I’m very worried about my 17 yo daughter who calls herself a ‘collector.’ I’m pretty certain she has an issue with hoarding...

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What I Learned by Observing My Father

Jun 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Chris Jones

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed Father’s Day. I would burst from my bed and dash down the hall into the dining room where my grandfather would be reading The Washington Post and...

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Echoing My Mom’s Values

May 01, 2023 07:17AM ● By Chris Jones

It’s May. If you’re like me, you find that hard to believe. The year has progressed with blazing speed and as the adage goes, the universe waits for no one. I love May because it ushers in the...

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Planting Good Seeds

Apr 03, 2023 05:00AM ● By Chris Jones

There's an old saying that goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”While this is about planting literal trees to replenish the earth, this can be taken...

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The Real New Year Begins

Mar 02, 2023 08:23AM ● By Chris Jones

For most of my adult life, I've never understood why New Year's Day fell in January when all of the newness happens in March. To me, having the start of a brand-new year should be at the same time...

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The Role of Pets

Feb 01, 2023 05:00AM ● By Chris Jones

Pets hold a special place in our hearts and home. When I was growing up, I had a mixed breed named Astro after the iconic animated pet of George Jetson. Astro and I would have amazing adventures....

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Transparency & Grace

Jan 24, 2023 05:00AM ● By Chris Jones

How we handle tough times leaves an impression on our kids  Welcome to 2023.If you've been keeping score, this decade we've endured a pandemic, parts and labor shortages, an incredible seller’s...

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