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April Jeppson: Are you ready for when it’s time to retire?

Retirement has been on my mind this week. I’ll take you on the journey of how I got ...

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April Jeppson: Maybe the dentist isn’t so bad afterall

I wrote the most amazing article this week. It was perfect. I was almost poetic. At the time ...

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April Jeppson: Learn to cherish every wonderful moment

My kids just got on the bus and the house is quiet. I know as I get older ...

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April Jeppson: It’s never too late to do what brings you joy

My best friend got her braces off this week. She’s a 41-year-old mother of four. When her oldest ...

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April Jeppson: Are Minnesota winters really that bad?

It’s the end of January. We’ve almost made it! We are soooo close, friends, just a little longer ...

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April Jeppson: Look for the blessings instead of the negative

It’s Thursday and I’m getting my hair colored. Finally. I feel like it’s been so long, but perhaps ...

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April Jeppson: There’s often more than 1 way to get a job done 

Have you ever read something and it just hits you? Like it really speaks to you and you ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself a bit

When you live in Minnesota, you learn how to enjoy the outdoors even when it’s cold. I shouldn’t ...

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April Jeppson: Goals, a new year and finding inspiration 

It’s that time of year again. Out with the old, in with the new, New Year’s Resolutions and ...

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April Jeppson: Much to be thankful for even without snow

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas… Actually I’m not. Don’t get me wrong, it would be nice to ...

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April Jeppson: Watch out world, there’s nothing to stop her

It’s my daughter’s birthday today. Genevieve is 8 years old, and she’s the youngest of my three children. ...

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April Jeppson: Do you buy your Christmas presents early?

There’s this game I play with myself every year. It’s not my favorite game, but yet somehow, I ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: It’s time to let the Christmas music play

It’s after Thanksgiving, which means only one thing — Christmas music can begin!

Opinion

April Jeppson: Filled with joy, gratitude this Thanksgiving

I grabbed my phone off my desk and noticed that I had a message on it. It was ...

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April Jeppson: Preparing, excited for a change in seasons

It snowed. The roads are a little slick. Although my feet want to continue to put on sandals, ...

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