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    Family & Dog | Life with an Aussie Dog

    Olive-Tested Dog Toys: The Ones That (Mostly) Survived a Power Chewer

    ByTidbits and Whatnots May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

    Got a strong chewer or a working-breed dog who destroys toys for sport? Our Aussie, Olive, was an expert in toy destruction—until these stood up to the test. From her blueberry-scented forever ball to her favorite gift-wrapped squeaker, here are the toys that actually lasted.

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  • An Australiain Shepherd looking sweet despite being a food thief.
    Family & Dog | Life with an Aussie Dog

    Master Jedi Bacon Bandit: The Aussie Jedi Story of Olive

    ByTidbits and Whatnots May 4, 2025May 4, 2025

    Celebrate May the 4th with a free Aussie Jedi printable! Meet Olive, the Australian Shepherd whose legendary bacon heist made her our very own Master Jedi. Grab your download and enjoy her true Jedi-level skills!

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  • Two young children standing in a puddle on a sunny day, one reaching out a hand to help the other.
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    To the Ones Who Show Up

    ByTidbits and Whatnots May 3, 2025April 12, 2026

    Not all perseverance looks like grit and hustle. Sometimes it looks like a friend who answers the phone when no one else will—and keeps showing up, even when it costs them something.

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  • Text "Starting small. Building honest conversations". Two women sharing stories drinking coffee sitting in front a large arched window.
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    I’m Not an Expert — I’ve Just Been Through Some Things

    ByTidbits and Whatnots May 1, 2025April 30, 2025

    I’ve been in that spot — where you’re trying to figure it out, Googling things at midnight, wondering if anyone else has dealt with this. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

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  • Using smart technology to make everyday home life safer, easier, and more connected.
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    Why the Fight Over Stoves Misses the Point

    ByTidbits and Whatnots April 29, 2025March 29, 2026

    A personal reflection on induction cooktops, innovation, and how small technologies quietly protect the people and places that matter most.

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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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  • ARcher & Olive self care box
    Sunday Shorts

    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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    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 12, 2026

    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.
    Sunday Shorts

    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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