Family Time
Recipe for a fun blended family holiday
Gather ingredients. Measure tradition. Add spice. Pour in love. Blend.
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Gail Sears
Gail Sears is the mother of five children and resides in Georgia. She is an experienced teacher and public speaker with a passion for education and the arts.
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