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Sweet Paul Magazine Summer 2012

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 love this girl so much. 😂❤️

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I’m one of those people who eats one thing on their plate at a time. When I was little, I didn’t even want my food to touch. I’ve gotten more relaxed about it, but I still don’t mix everything on my fork. Is that weird? 😂

That’s kind of how I approach my online spaces, too. My blog is where I dive into life, parenting, and figuring out the everyday stuff. Instagram is for sharing what inspires me and seeing what inspires my friends and family and @isabellarossellini. Ciao, bella! ❤️

I`ve used other platforms for political discussions, but I recently joined Bluesky for that purpose. Mostly, I`m amplifying the voices and causes that share my values, but I look forward to having more discussions as my community there grows. I`m @shannontaylor.bsky.social if you`d like to connect.

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I’m one of those people who eats one thing on their plate at a time. When I was little, I didn’t even want my food to touch. I’ve gotten more relaxed about it, but I still don’t mix everything on my fork. Is that weird? 😂

That’s kind of how I approach my online spaces, too. My blog is where I dive into life, parenting, and figuring out the everyday stuff. Instagram is for sharing what inspires me and seeing what inspires my friends and family and @isabellarossellini. Ciao, bella! ❤️

I've used other platforms for political discussions, but I recently joined Bluesky for that purpose. Mostly, I'm amplifying the voices and causes that share my values, but I look forward to having more discussions as my community there grows. I'm @shannontaylor.bsky.social if you'd like to connect.

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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