I used to think traditions were chains.  Something imposed on the family to keep our milestones locked in someone else's vision.     But as I have grown older (maybe wiser?) and my life changes, I have realized that traditions are not chains, but threads that tie us together with our loved ones.  

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I do love a good round up.  So we think a monthly round up of my favorite things from books, magazines, real life and around the web is a nice way to kick off 2022.  

I am currently traveling in Paris, so the City of Light is inspiring my list of things I'm excited about this month