Tended & Treasured · Notes for a life tended with care
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Thoughtful guides for life with dachshunds and the rhythms of maritime family life. Choose the collection that meets you where you are.
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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.