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Just Typikel...

Humorous quirky stories that leave readers delighted it’s Kelly’s life, and not theirs.

Good Neighbors Make Good Fences

Neighbors run when they see you coming? Take heart. You’re not alone. Is there hope? Check out my latest Just TypiKel How good neighbors make good fences.

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Kelly Mckenzie June 5, 2015

Top Ten Driving Lesson Survival Tips

Steeling yourself to teach your child to drive? God bless you. However, there is a smidgen of hope. Curious? Peruse my top ten driving lesson survival tips.

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Kelly Mckenzie May 30, 2015

Dreadful News Revealed

Let’s be honest. Mothering isn’t always memorable, is it? Check out my personal dreadful news revealed today with the good folks at Ten to Twenty Parenting.

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Kelly Mckenzie May 23, 2015

Dishing Up An Order of Seven

Need a good read? I’ve got the answer! Author Beth Teliho pops in for a Q and A and joins me in dishing up an Order of Seven. And will there be a sequel?

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Kelly Mckenzie May 22, 2015

Lessons Learned In Grocery Lineup

I remember it so clearly yet I still can’t quite believe it. Lessons Learned in Grocery Lineup I’m standing in the

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Kelly Mckenzie May 21, 2015

How Preschool Connections Saved Me

Preschool in your future? Think it’s only about the little ones? Think again. You might be surprised. I certainly was. How preschool connections saved me.

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Kelly Mckenzie May 20, 2015

Thank You Seattle

It’s a wrap! How was LTYM Seattle 2015? If not for the kind folks of our host city, my experience could have been disastrous. Thank you Seattle. I owe you.

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Kelly Mckenzie May 11, 2015

Ten To Twenty Parenting

Last Mother’s Day was somewhat alarming. Why? Check out my post featured today on Ten To Twenty Parenting. My son and I each learned one doozy of a lesson.

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Kelly Mckenzie May 8, 2015

Flying Solo Across The Pacific

Two little medicinal words that can save your flight. Or ruin it. What are they? How I coped while flying solo across the Pacific with two weensy children.

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Kelly Mckenzie May 7, 2015

Returning College Kids Mayday

“You must be SO happy, Kelly! Your kids are coming home!” Yes. But. I am thinking it’s more likely that THEY are in need of a returning college kids mayday.

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Kelly Mckenzie April 30, 2015

Imagine If She’d Kept Painting

My 92 year-old mother has a question. Imagine if she’d kept painting. Would she be any good? You be the judge. Today I share some of her recent artworks.

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Kelly Mckenzie April 23, 2015

How My Sister Nurtured My Kids

Sharing a painful experience as part of #1000Speaks. About how my sister nurtured my kids during the last month of their father’s life. Have tissues nearby.

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Kelly Mckenzie April 20, 2015

92 Year-Old Mom Snags Purple Pants

Merciful Heavens. After a 12 month search and never ending angst I’m delighted to report: my 92 year-old mom snags purple pants. Finally. Where? Read on …

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Kelly Mckenzie April 16, 2015

Helping Americans Make Cents

Experienced Bad Mom and I take another stab at improving American and Canadian relations. This time? Helping Americans make cents of the Canadian loonie.

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Kelly Mckenzie April 14, 2015

Top Ten Tips For Surviving Fourteen

If you could, would you go back to being 14? I sure as hell wouldn’t. I suppose it didn’t help

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Kelly Mckenzie April 9, 2015

Mustache You Some Questions

It’s game day! I’m on the hot seat and playing Mustache You Some Questions. What piercing questions am I skewered with? Do I answer honestly? Check it out.

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Kelly Mckenzie April 8, 2015

Trophies and Awards. Really?

1911 and 2015. What’s 104 years? Some things are the same. Especially trophies and awards. Really? Check it out for yourself here on my latest Just TypiKel.

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Kelly Mckenzie April 2, 2015

Lessons Learned Shoe Shopping

Bet you’ve got one! Or know someone who does. This’ll help. Sharing some surprising lessons learned shoe shopping. Miraculous, painfree tips. Hope abounds!

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Kelly Mckenzie March 27, 2015
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Kelly McKenzie worked at her mother’s Vancouver Asian antique store for over a decade. After struggling to make her first sale, she went on to become her mother’s dependable right-hand gal, picking up bookkeeping skills, marathon running and a husband along the way.

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