Tended & Treasured · Notes for a life tended with care
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Practical help. Gentle encouragement. Room for the whole person.
Thoughtful guides and reflections for family life, the rhythms of home and sea, and the small things that help us stay connected.
Free Thanksgiving coloring & planning pack ↓
Seven printable pages for Merchant Mariner families. No signup required.
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Before the Sea Bag Goes: A Departure Checklist for Merchant Mariner Families
A practical departure checklist for merchant mariner families: shared responsibilities, household details, connection plans, goodbyes, and care for both partners.
Thanksgiving on Our Own Calendar: A Guide for Merchant Mariner Families
A warm, practical Thanksgiving guide for Merchant Mariner families: solo holiday prep, kind replies to family questions, connection at sea, and celebrating together later. Includes a free seven-page coloring and planning pack.