Category Archives: childrearing

We Could All Benefit from a Little More Mma Ramotswe Today

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Doesn’t it just feel like we could all use a big hug from a warm and sunny person from a warm and sunny place? That’s what I thought too, so today’s Raves n Faves is … Continue reading →

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Today’s Advice may be a Help or Hindrance

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Friday’s upon us again. Rumor has it that plenty of you are stuck at home with your, er, loved ones. And how would that be going? I’ve got a couple of letters from some rather … Continue reading →

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Birthday for Betty Jean

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, look at that – spring is almost here. Hope you’ve had a nice weekend. Let me tell you about mine. After this one, nobody can tell me I’m not a good neighbor, no siree! … Continue reading →

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Free Hints for Fixing Husbands

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Nothing causes more problems than domestic bliss, doesn’t it? Or maybe it’s just husbands… Anyhoo, I’ve got a couple of fine devoted wives asking yours truly what the heck to do with their other half. … Continue reading →

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Well, Somebody is Asking for It

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! We made it to Friday. Aren’t you proud of yourself? And some other folks we should all be proud of are these two fine folks, knowing that they need help and asking for it. And … Continue reading →

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Friendly Advice

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Another week, more so-so advice 😉 Dear Barbara Jean, My children are at the age where they want to help out in the kitchen, but I am so concerned about it. You see, I like … Continue reading →

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