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Hosts of FOX 17 Morning Mix posing with products

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In Mama Bear Survival, I share a growing love for returning to traditional skills… working with your hands, choosing things that are made well, and creating a home that feels thoughtful and lived in. I was recently asked to share some of my favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas on FOX 17, so I highlighted all  […]

Handcrafted Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Meaningful Gifts for Mom (From Small Businesses)

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This week I visited FOX 17 to share some great low-tech gift options for kids, including Tin Can phone, Faith Friends 18-inch dolls, Yoto Player, Big Sky Life Books, DSG Outerwear, and Domino and Juliette. I also recorded a segment on the best prepared stocking stuffers and how to make a “Mama Bear Field Kit” […]

Low-Tech Gifts Kids Will Love (and Actually Use All Year)

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Fox 17 hosts for the Low Tech Gift segment

Before I semi-retired from TV and the consumer lifestyle PR world, I used to host an annual holiday TV gift guide featuring some of my favorite toys, gadgets, and gifts.  It was really fun,  but it was also a lot of work (especially that one year when I hopped on six red-eye flights to do […]

6 Fun & Faith-Filled Holiday Traditions to Start with Kids

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