Tracy BottiglieriJun 3, 20213 minThe Ride of My LifeLearning to accept that my husband has died and that my future can now not be the one that we had planned together.
Tracy BottiglieriMar 30, 20213 minMake You Feel My LoveAnd just like that...another year has passed since I last saw Joey. Since he last kissed me goodbye and told me he loved me. Since the...
Tracy BottiglieriFeb 23, 20214 minDeath & FinancesWhen deciding on a title for this post, I hated all of the ones I created. The truth is no one likes to talk in "polite company" about...
Tracy BottiglieriNov 19, 20203 minHow To Make It A Truly HAPPY Holiday Season!Hi, Everyone! I apologize for my absence. I was taking a break from the blog to focus on a few big projects in my life. And as with...
Tracy BottiglieriOct 21, 20204 minHoliday Countdowns For Creating More Excitement and Joy!In a year when we have had so little with which to look forward to enjoying, what better time to give an Advent Calendar!
Tracy BottiglieriOct 13, 20207 minAdvice To My Younger SelfDo not feel that you should have all the answers. Accept the common phrase "Life is a Journey" as a challenge! Life is a journey not only
Tracy BottiglieriSep 14, 20208 minCreate the Life You WantSoul Soother: An activity that acts as a balm to your soul.
Tracy BottiglieriSep 5, 20206 minBecoming the Memory KeeperIn my new role as a widow, I also assumed many new responsibilities. I am transitioning into these duties from my Comfort Zone of "Joint...
Tracy BottiglieriAug 26, 20204 minHow To Encourage A Lifelong Love of Cooking: Part 2 of 2Now that YOU have developed more of a love for cooking, let's pass along that feeling and encourage our children to feel the same.
Tracy BottiglieriAug 17, 20204 minHow To Encourage A Lifelong Love of Cooking: Part 1 of 2If we can determine some of the reasons we do not like cooking, maybe we can circumvent the dread and make it a little more special.
Tracy BottiglieriAug 11, 20204 minAugust is National Picnic MonthAs it is National Picnic Month, it only seems right that we create a special PICNIC moment!
Tracy BottiglieriAug 1, 20203 minWhen I Became A WidowAnd so I started to treat my Grieving Self as I would any of my guests. I made sure to set out the best cups and plates for breakfast.
Tracy BottiglieriJul 22, 20202 minSummer of 2020 Bucket ListCreate a checklist of life moments you want to create before the end of summer to make it special.
Tracy BottiglieriJul 13, 20203 minWe're All In This TogetherA personal blog post on how to make life a little more special even during a pandemic.