OK, this made my day. Real Simple — only one of my favorite magazines! — included me in “12 Women Share the #1 Money Lesson They Learned From Their Mom.” Check it out, while I go tell Mom. -Tonya
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By Tonya Smith I’ve been thinking about kindness as Sunday marks the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week, and Wednesday is Random Acts of Kindness Day. How we treat others is important — and so is how we treat...
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By Tonya Smith There’s a lot of talk these days about the negative effects of coronavirus on couples. We are hearing of divorces brought on by these trying stay-at-home, self-isolating times. Singer Kelly Clarkson recently hinted at marital struggles in...
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By Tonya Graser Smith Each family embraces certain winter holiday traditions. Lighting candles. Baking cookies. Watching “A Christmas Story” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The tradition we’re cultivating in the Smith household: Spending less time on screens and more time...
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By Tonya Graser Smith As we head into Thanksgiving, I have been thinking about how to raise grateful kids. Here’s the thing: What do I know?!?! Like any parent, I just do my best. I try to pay attention. I...
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