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  • P.S. If you like small steady wins, check back next Sunday — I’m sharing a story about unexpected Jedi-level skills (and something free to celebrate May the 4th).
    Sunday Shorts | Sunday Shorts

    Sunday Shorts: Where the Work Actually Happens

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 27, 2025April 28, 2025

    The real work is done in the quiet hours, long before the spotlight. A reflection on why showing up matters more than finishing fast.

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  • The brightly colored pictured is a composite of all things that are problems for Left handers from sprial notebooks to universal scissors to chiseled tip highlighter pens. The writings Says: Left-Hander's Problems: Exhibit A. in a purple text box on the left with a subtle upward and right pointed arrow back to the pictures.
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    Why I’m Picky About Pens (and Everything Else They Never Made for Lefties)

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 25, 2025April 24, 2025

    From spiral notebooks to scissors, life as a left-hander means constant adjusting. A quiet reflection on tools, ease, and finding your fit.

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    A Little Box That Arrived Right On Time

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 23, 2025April 19, 2025

    This self-care journaling box from Archer & Olive was more than beautiful—it was thoughtfully designed, deeply reflective, and full of intentional details. I share my honest first impression, favorite pieces, and why I’ll be ordering again.

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  • A picture of a gear shift and a Yeti coffee mug, helping parents find patience
    Family | Family & Dog

    The Parenting Power of a Well-Timed Sip

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 21, 2025April 20, 2025

    It wasn’t the perfect words that saved the moment—it was the pause between them.

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  • A formal dining room with a table laid out for a big family Easter dinner. The room has spring decor with easter baskets around and two Bernese Mountain dogs laying under the table facing you.
    Sunday Shorts | Sunday Shorts

    🐣 Sunday Shorts: “One Family Story Leads to Another”

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 20, 2025April 17, 2025

    The best part of a family holiday isn’t the meal or the candy — it’s the stories. The ones that resurface year after year, and the ones no one planned on sharing… but did anyway.

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  • A boy sits on a rock with sunlight steaming though the trees as he writes or reads what he wrote in his journal. Its reflective quite place among the trees.
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    This Week’s Reflection: Self-Care Begins With Knowing Yourself

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 19, 2025

    This week, love showed up in quiet moments, thoughtful gestures, and honest conversations. Through it all, I found an answer to the question I didn’t realize I was asking: what does self-care really mean?

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    When They Warn You About Love: Concern, Control, or Something Else?

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 18, 2025March 29, 2026

    Sometimes the people who love you see what you can’t. This isn’t about control—it’s about connection, boundaries, and the courage to speak up.

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  • Self care. Different ice cream flavors and colors with the text that says It starts with ice cream
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    🛁 “Self-Care or Just Escapism?”

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

    Self-care isn’t always candles and bubble baths. Sometimes it’s cleaning a messy bathroom—or asking yourself the questions you’ve been avoiding.

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  • Self care with a bathtub,lemon water, bath bombs, and an Australian Shepherd taking over the bath.
    Sunday Shorts | Sunday Shorts

    Sunday Shorts

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 13, 2025March 13, 2026

    Self-care isn’t always pretty—and it definitely isn’t always Instagram-worthy. Sometimes it’s drive-thru fries in the car or a full day in pajamas with no intention of pretending otherwise. This quick read is for anyone who’s ever just needed a minute.

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  • Artistic rendering of a brain overwhelmed by flying letters, symbolizing the mental effort of dyslexia
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    What Dyslexia Really Is (Hint: It’s Not Writing Letters Backward)

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 11, 2025August 18, 2025

    Dyslexia is not about reversing letters. Learn the truth about what dyslexia really is, why the old myths persist, and how we can better support students who learn differently.

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  • Australian shepherd Jedi standing on rock in front of a cosmic background in Jedi robes and holding a blue lightsaber
    Family & Dog | Life with an Aussie Dog

    🐾 The Return of the Squirrels: A Funny Tribute to Our Backyard Jedi Dog🐾 

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 10, 2025April 16, 2025

    After our Australian Shepherd passed, the squirrels reclaimed our backyard. A heartfelt blog post tribute to our Jedi dog—and a free printable for fellow dog lovers.

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    Family | Family & Dog

    How a Simple Moment with My Youngest Reminds Me of Parenting Superpowers

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 8, 2025August 18, 2025

    Reflecting on how a simple moment with my youngest revealed the powerful, yet humorous, “parenting superpower” of always being there, even when it feels like I’m not. A playful moment turned into a meaningful lesson.

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