Dinner is a daily event, often feeding 8 to 20 people, and Jeni shares budget-friendly meal ideas and grocery tips on YouTube. “We all feel the pinch,” she says, but staying organized helps stretch every dollar. Despite the demands, the Bonells value their faith, humor, and teamwork. Though often criticized for having a large family,…
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During a visit to my grandmother’s old farmhouse, I stumbled upon a vintage kitchen tool that caught my eye — an antique milk bottle cream separator, known as the Chapin Cream Dipper. With its elegant handle and polished metal finish, it reminded me of a time when simple, daily rituals were done with care and…
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Though these tools have largely disappeared, replaced by modern packaging and machines, they still hold a place in the hearts of collectors and traditionalists. Their charm lies in their craftsmanship and the memories of a more mindful approach to kitchen life. Occasionally, one might still spot a Chapin Cream Dipper at a flea market or…
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I got my first credit card at 22, just to build credit while juggling university and saving for a car. I barely used it — once for textbooks, once for groceries. Only my dad knew; I didn’t trust my mom to keep it quiet. I was right. Days later, my older brother Mark texted me:…
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Then came the call: Mark and Kendra had been arrested trying to use the card again. The store flagged it, police were called, and they got booked. The officer asked if I’d given them permission. I said: “No. That card was stolen.” They screamed betrayal. But to me, the real betrayal was thinking they could…
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When purchasing a car, obtaining a license plate is a necessary step. Often, car dealerships assist with this process, working with the DMV to ensure proper registration. While many car owners are satisfied with the standard mix of letters and numbers, some prefer to personalize their plates. Vanity plates allow for customized names, phrases, or…
Recalling his reaction, Pacenza shared with The Salt Lake Tribune, “It stood out to me because of how aggressive, confrontational, and political the message was. I’m used to seeing personalized plates that are more whimsical or playful, like GOUTES, DOGMAMA, or SKILOVE. This was something entirely different.” Troubled by the plate, Pacenza took a photo…
When my sister asked me to watch her 11-year-old son, Reuben, for a few days, I brought him to my quiet farm—no screens, just chores and silence. He didn’t complain, but I could tell he felt out of place. By day three, something shifted. I found him whispering to a hen and feeding our loneliest…
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“THIS IS WHERE I MATTER.”It wrecked me. He later told me, “Mom’s always tired or mad. I try not to be extra.” That word—extra—hit hard. I realized I’d been trying to fix him instead of hearing him. So we shifted. I let him lead. He named animals, asked great questions, and even asked me, “Why…
For three months, I felt invisible in my own house. My adult stepdaughter, Kayla, moved in “temporarily” and treated me like her maid—leaving messes everywhere and never lifting a finger. My husband, Tom, kept telling me to give her time. But time turned into chaos. The final straw? One Sunday, after I’d cleaned the whole…
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