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How to Survive Your Family Trip to IKEA in Ten Easy Steps

December 30, 2015 By: Stephanie2 Comments

A Family Trip to IKEA in Ten Easy Steps

My husband and I like to think of ourselves as IKEA experts. After all, we did survive installing an IKEA kitchen without killing each other. As far as I know, that is the only requirement for expert status. Yesterday we decided on a whim to take a day trip with the entire family. Hahahahahaha. You just revoked our expert status in your mind, didn’t you? But we were confident (perhaps overconfident) and we did survive. So there’s that. It’s all about survival. And in the name of survival, I present to you this list of how to get through your family trip to IKEA in ten easy steps. [Read more…]

My Winter Stitch Fix

December 21, 2015 By: Stephaniecomment

Yesterday I opened the Stitch Fix box that my husband picked up from the post office this weekend. (Sometimes the people delivering our packages have a hard time finding our house because we sit back off the road.) [Read more…]

Want To Stop Tattling Once And For All?

December 20, 2015 By: Stephanie3 Comments

Me too! Unfortunately, I don’t think there is a magic formula to stop tattling. But in my years as a mom and an elementary school teacher, I have picked up a few tricks of the trade. Here are my top three ways to stop tattling that I have learned from my own experience or had other moms and teachers share with me.

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Binkies and Briefcases with Stephanie Giese

Binkies and Briefcases with Stephanie Giese

Stephanie Giese is an indie author based in Florida. She writes stories about realistic problems with humor, heart, and sass. Her work has a strong focus on mental health and consent. Her North Bay small-town romance series is set for release in 2025.

Binkies and Briefcases with Stephanie Giese

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I know it’s a small thing, but I believe small things can add up to big changes. my entire North Bay series, including Out of Left Field, Right as Rain, and Way Off Base, is free on Kindle from Jan. 30-Feb. 3. Please take the funds you might have spent on my books this week and reallocate them toward the areas in our country that need them the most. Follow creators like Dad Chats who can direct you toward practical needs local to them. I hope my quirky romcoms can bring you some comfort and joy during difficult times, and I hope together we can take small, practical steps toward big changes. ... See MoreSee Less

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Binkies and Briefcases with Stephanie Giese

3 months ago

I know there is an overall feeling of helplessness in our country right now. So many of us are at a loss for what to do beyond making phone calls and social media posts (which are still important, but can feel like not enough). I believe strongly in the power of small things adding up to big ones. As one person, I might not be able to do much, but what I CAN do is use my voice and my books to work toward the change I’d like to see. That’s why, for the next five days, from Jan. 30-Feb 3, I’m making the Kindle versions of my entire North Bay series (Out of Left Field, Right as Rain, and Way Off Base) completely free. Art has power, and I do hope these comedies can bring you some comfort and joy in difficult times, but most importantly, I also hope you’ll consider redirecting the funds you might’ve spent on my books and donating instead to one of the many charities working tirelessly in our cities right now. If you are located in an area like Minnesota or Portland, please use the space below to make people aware of the organizations in your area that need help. ... See MoreSee Less

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