Forecast Your Foibles, a Big Life Change & the Correct Way to Load a Dishwasher

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Forecast your own foibles.

Happiness Hack

Learn from an expert about the best way to load a dishwasher.

Open Door/Empty Nest

As part of the “open door” phase of our life, Jamie and I took a huge step–something we’ve wanted to do for years. We bought a vacation house. We feel so fortunate, and are so excited.

Listener Question

A listener who is getting divorced asks, “What advice do you and the listeners have for someone going through this life transition? What helped other people move on with their lives and create a warm, wonderful household for them and their children?”

Demerits & Gold Stars

Gretchen’s Demerit: As much as I tried to restrain myself, I did get “snappish” while we were helping my daughter Eleanor to move in for her freshman year of college.

Elizabeth’s Gold Star: Elizabeth gives a gold star to palm trees. They lend an air of glamour to life.

Resource

We’ve heard from many people about how they’re using their Memento Keepsake Journal to document the back-to-school process. The journal is a great way to create lasting memories and create a beautiful keepsake.

What We’re Reading

  • Elizabeth: Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum (Amazon, Bookshop
  • Gretchen: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson (Amazon, Bookshop

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