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In Sympathy / Funeral Etiquette

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The Saturday Morning Book Club + Reading List

October 5, 2012

Sympathy Meals / Neopolitan Casserole

June 12, 2012

Using Our Farm Share / Roasted Radishes

June 6, 2012

Our Farm Share Adventure Begins

May 30, 2012

Life Lessons: The Perfect Gift

March 1, 2012

Can We Talk? / Parenting Taboos

February 22, 2012

Creative + Life / Being the Bird

Hello! My name is Shannon Taylor and I’m a mom of four, originally from Minnesota and now living in Maryland. I "published" my first newsletter when I was nine, and since then, I’ve written and edited for magazines, websites, and textbooks. I started this blog when my kids were small to reflect on life, share ideas, and preserve memories. Now that my children are grown, I continue to use this space to document meaningful moments and practical ideas.

If you're in the mood for a bit of Christmas cheer, you might enjoy THE ADVENT BOX, available wherever books are sold. You can click on the cover below to learn more.

I shared our Advent Box family questionnaire and my parents and Grandma Marilyn printed out copies and filled them in. Such a treasure! I love this special memory of Grandma`s: "When I was little my dad took all of us in our old car for a ride up Summit Ave to see all the Christmas lights." That was back in the 1930s, and it`s still a favorite family tradition today. ❤️

Grandma`s 96 and doing beautifully, but I`m so glad we captured some of her favorite memories and traditions. THE ADVENT BOX didn`t make her list as "favorite Christmas book," but my fruitcake got a mention. 😂 If you want to print out copies for your family or friends, the link to "A Mom`s Year" is in the bio.

#christmas #christmastraditions #christmasmemories #christmasfamily #holiday #holidaytraditions

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I shared our Advent Box family questionnaire and my parents and Grandma Marilyn printed out copies and filled them in. Such a treasure! I love this special memory of Grandma's: "When I was little my dad took all of us in our old car for a ride up Summit Ave to see all the Christmas lights." That was back in the 1930s, and it's still a favorite family tradition today. ❤️

Grandma's 96 and doing beautifully, but I'm so glad we captured some of her favorite memories and traditions. THE ADVENT BOX didn't make her list as "favorite Christmas book," but my fruitcake got a mention. 😂 If you want to print out copies for your family or friends, the link to "A Mom's Year" is in the bio.

#christmas #christmastraditions #christmasmemories #christmasfamily #holiday #holidaytraditions

Here`s our Kiri-girl with her dad and some of the other farm dogs up in Pennsylvania. Apparently, she wasn`t cut out for farm work because she takes after her "performer" dad. 😂❤️

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Here's our Kiri-girl with her dad and some of the other farm dogs up in Pennsylvania. Apparently, she wasn't cut out for farm work because she takes after her "performer" dad. 😂❤️

“Your move.” 😂❤️

#bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogsplayingchess #dogstagram #christmasdogs

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“Your move.” 😂❤️

#bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogsplayingchess #dogstagram #christmasdogs

My very talented father made a truly wonderful real-life Advent Box to go along with the book (with help from my mom and Aunt Joan). I`ll be sharing book-inspired activities from now until Christmas Day, so if you have any little ones who`d like to follow along, please join me here: @theadventbox

You can also find fun activities, recipes, a printable activity book, and a Christmas planner at THE ADVENT BOX website (link in the bio).

THE ADVENT BOX is available wherever books are sold!

#christmas #christmasbooks #adventbox #holidayreads #familychristmasbook #christmasstoriesforkids #christmasmagic #cozychristmasreads

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