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Let Loose the Resale (and donations)
let loose the resale be glib with the sea of stuff as the tide rolls out. I can hear my sons groaning on this one. I wrote this haiku...

Beth Cusack
Sep 16, 20212 min read


It starts with a handful of lint
Today, I gathered up the handful of lint I've been collecting on top of the dryer. I put the lint back and felt inspired to write. I...

Beth Cusack
Mar 22, 20214 min read


Real-Time Meal Strategy (RTS) for Families with Children
Teaching kids to set the table is a clever way to delegate getting a meal ready in time as a team. Some days you might not feel inspired...

Beth Cusack
Feb 28, 20213 min read


Trash Can Treasure. Hope I can thank the artist someday.
My son liberated one of my favorite pieces of wall art from the trash can of his art class. When he saw I loved it, he gave it to me....

Beth Cusack
Feb 14, 20212 min read


A Keyboard-toting Southpaw Asks, “Does cursive handwriting matter anymore?”
Yes, I think reading and writing cursive matters for the past, present, and future. I am a southpaw. Watch the way most lefties hold a...

Beth Cusack
Jan 31, 20212 min read


Breaking the ice with reluctant family members to learn their childhood stories
Today, I'm sharing possible strategies to help you reach those who are reluctant, pained, or seemingly closed to talking about their...

Beth Cusack
Jan 21, 20213 min read


Lagoon Monster Dish Washing Challenge
Can you tell titles are a challenge for me? Well, I have a better challenge for you - one that helps me conserve water. I'd like to share...

Beth Cusack
Jan 19, 20214 min read


Don't like art you did? Consider this trick (Thanks again, Ben)
My son Ben shared this elegant repurposing trick for his watercolor paintings. Paper is a precious resource. Especially the expensive...

Beth Cusack
Jan 14, 20211 min read


Dusting: Making a Chore Become Seriously Fun
Dusting! A curious word to be sure. It’s a study in contradiction. In the kitchen, it might mean the flour you sprinkle on a surface to...

Beth Cusack
Jan 6, 20213 min read


Childhood Questions
I know as a child I asked many questions. My parents realized wisely that I wasn't looking for answers many times. I wanted to be led in...

Beth Cusack
Dec 18, 20202 min read
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