The Tended & Treasured bookshelf

Books by Stephanie Garcia

Stories, reflection, and practical ways to make room for connection. Find a companion for maritime family life, a fresh year, or a quiet moment of coloring.

Life in Hitches

Stories and practical companions for life aboard and ashore.

Life in Hitches — book cover

Hardcover

Life in Hitches

A Merchant Mariner Family Handbook and Working Journal

A January-through-December handbook and working journal for the rhythms of maritime family life.

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Life in Hitches: Our Merchant Mariner Family — book cover

Paperback

Life in Hitches: Our Merchant Mariner Family

An Illustrated Story About Working at Sea, Staying Close & Coming Home

An illustrated family story about working at sea, staying close, and coming home.

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Life in Hitches: Our Merchant Mariner Family Coloring Book — book cover

Paperback

Life in Hitches: Our Merchant Mariner Family Coloring Book

A Bold & Easy Companion About Working at Sea, Staying Close & Coming Home

A companion coloring book for exploring maritime family life together.

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Planners & Reflection

Make a little room for what matters, one season at a time.

Life in Hitches: Our Year Aboard & Ashore 2027 — book cover

Hardcover

Life in Hitches: Our Year Aboard & Ashore 2027

A Planner for Merchant Mariner Families

A 2027 planner created for merchant mariner families and the rhythms of life aboard and ashore.

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Tended & Treasured: A Year of Becoming — book cover

2027 planner

Tended & Treasured: A Year of Becoming

2027 Annual Planner

Intentional goals. Meaningful rhythms. A life tended with care.

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Dachshund Coloring Books

Cozy moments with Sunny, Luna, and Stormy.

Tended & Treasured Dachshunds: An Autumn Between the Pages — book cover

Coloring book

Tended & Treasured Dachshunds: An Autumn Between the Pages

A Cozy Fall Coloring Book with Sunny, Luna & Stormy

Spend a little time with Sunny, Luna, and Stormy through 40 cozy scenes, with a little story on every page.

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Tended & Treasured Dachshunds: A Little Light for Remembering — book cover

Paperback

Tended & Treasured Dachshunds: A Little Light for Remembering

A Cozy-Spooky Coloring Book of Traditions, Stories & Remembrance with Sunny, Luna & Stormy

Explore traditions, stories, and remembrance with Sunny, Luna, and Stormy.

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The person behind the pages

Meet Stephanie

I’m Stephanie Garcia—a registered nurse, author, Family Nurse Practitioner student, mariner’s wife, and mother of four.

Tended & Treasured brings together my interests in care, human experience, curiosity, beauty, and belonging. Through stories, practical companions, and moments of creativity, I make room for the person beneath the responsibilities they carry.

My hope is that you’ll find something here that helps you feel a little more connected—and a little more at home in your own life.

There’s more between the pages

Join me on Substack for stories, reflections, and a little room for everyday life.

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Bookshops, events & bulk orders

For bookshop, conference, or bulk purchase inquiries, contact Stephanie. Please include the titles, approximate quantity, and your event date or timeline.