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Springtime Cheer
Celebrate the season with a vibrant white sangria Article and Photography by Patti Noble Whether you're catching up with your closest friends on a sunny spring afternoon or savoring a well-spent day with your mom, sister or aunt, there's something special about gathering over a pitcher of crisp, refreshing white sangria. This bright, flavorful, fruit-filled cocktail is the perfect companion for laughter, stories, meaningful conversation, and making memories with the ones who know you best...
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Pretty, Practical and Simply Perfect
Heartfelt and stylish gifts to celebrate the women in your life Article and Photography by Gina Jasovic May is the perfect month to recognize and honor all the women and maternal figures in our lives. We've handpicked some irresistible finds perfect for any woman to enjoy. For the someone who loves to spend time in her garden, we've found the perfect book, "Grace Rose Farm Garden Roses. The Complete Guide to Growing & Arranging Spectacular Blooms". Let her indulge in an afternoon reading...
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The Heart of Mothering
Love, Resilience, and the Balancing Act Article by Katie Bobrow | Photography by Sylver McAllister, Sylver Studio Motherhood. One word that carries so much weight. Whether you are one, have one, or are missing one, it evokes a flood of emotions. History is filled with artwork, literature, and cultural narratives devoted to the concept, shaping our understanding of what it means to be a mother. But as society evolves, so does the experience of motherhood, and today, we are faced with new and...
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Chosen Sisterhood
Celebrating the bonds that transform friendships into unbreakable connections, uplifting us through love, support, and shared wisdom., Article by Patti Noble “Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other’s gold!” If you were a Girl Scout, you likely remember this tune, a lyrical reminder to cherish both deep-rooted bonds and fresh connections. As preteens, we may have joyfully sang along with the girls in our troop without fully grasping its depth. But with years of...
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