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    Death & Finances
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Feb 23, 2021
    • 4 min

    Death & Finances

    When 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...
    592 views4 comments
    It's Time For Another Virtual Vacation!
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 6 min

    It's Time For Another Virtual Vacation!

    Just like any trip, it takes a little planning. Consider me your Virtual Travel Agent! I have already "taken" some of you to Italy. I...
    54 views0 comments
    Secret Valentine
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 3 min

    Secret Valentine

    I am fortunate to have amazing friends. One group of friends has known each other since our kids were little, most from Kindergarten. A...
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    Calm the Chaos
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Jan 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    Calm the Chaos

    Part of the "Create the Life You Want" Series Many of us feel like our world is out of control at the moment. Political divides. Racial...
    70 views1 comment
    Happy Holiday Season Part 3
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Dec 6, 2020
    • 5 min

    Happy Holiday Season Part 3

    Wish you could travel this holiday season, but know it is in everyone's best interest if you stay home?! I have a way for us to "get...
    98 views1 comment
    How To Make It A Truly HAPPY Holiday Season!
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    How 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...
    82 views0 comments
    Holiday Countdowns For Creating More Excitement and Joy!
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Oct 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    Holiday 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!
    62 views0 comments
    Advice To My Younger Self
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Oct 13, 2020
    • 7 min

    Advice To My Younger Self

    Do 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
    67 views0 comments
    Create the Life You Want
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Sep 14, 2020
    • 8 min

    Create the Life You Want

    Soul Soother: An activity that acts as a balm to your soul.
    79 views0 comments
    How To Encourage A Lifelong Love of Cooking: Part 2 of 2
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Aug 26, 2020
    • 4 min

    How To Encourage A Lifelong Love of Cooking: Part 2 of 2

    Now that YOU have developed more of a love for cooking, let's pass along that feeling and encourage our children to feel the same.
    64 views0 comments
    How To Encourage A Lifelong Love of Cooking: Part 1 of 2
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Aug 17, 2020
    • 4 min

    How To Encourage A Lifelong Love of Cooking: Part 1 of 2

    If 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.
    97 views0 comments
    August is National Picnic Month
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Aug 11, 2020
    • 4 min

    August is National Picnic Month

    As it is National Picnic Month, it only seems right that we create a special PICNIC moment!
    105 views2 comments
    When I Became A Widow
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Aug 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    When I Became A Widow

    And 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.
    480 views5 comments
    Summer of 2020 Bucket List
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Jul 22, 2020
    • 2 min

    Summer of 2020 Bucket List

    Create a checklist of life moments you want to create before the end of summer to make it special.
    151 views0 comments
    We're All In This Together
    Tracy Bottiglieri
    • Jul 13, 2020
    • 3 min

    We're All In This Together

    A personal blog post on how to make life a little more special even during a pandemic.
    208 views0 comments

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