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5 Ways to Fight Back-to-School Burnout
It’s time to figure out Halloween costumes, so my son F gave me a schematic drawing in full color to help guide me on his vision for an orange Ninja Turtle (Michelangelo)—complete with…
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My Best Friend’s Birthday Getaway
I would like you to meet my “Kindred Spirit”, Amanda. She gave me these framed photo booth pics this week, which capture the heart of our almost 20 years of friendship. For her…
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Summer Diaries
Day 11 of Single Parenthood during Jer’s trip to school across the country working on his Master’s program. I’ve regressed into my survival state as a Night Owl. This is going to be…
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Help Me Overcome
Every week in church, someone has mentioned dealing with anxiety—or maybe my ears perk up and catch it more often. One woman gave a talk about how she had her whole life planned,…
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A Memorable 40th Birthday for My Husband
This is a picture of my Sweetheart at around age 4, who turned 40 this past month. Isn’t he the cutest?? (Now you know where our kids’ adorableness comes from.) Jer said that…
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February Family Updates
Roses are red,Violets are blue,Turns out most of my recent photos Are of the dog and guess who! 😆 Let’s check out some highlights for the Family Updates… The Tween One L is…
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5 Plans to Get Through Winter
My friend who’s also a fellow Transplant from California asked me if I had any fun plans to get through winter. Hers usually involved taking a trip to a warmer place (YES!! Maybe…
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Mommy Tantrum
I feel so much all the time, and can’t seem to get my emotions under control. My thoughts spiral out until I physically would have to run away to a quiet place where…
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Thankfulness In Quarantine
Staying Positive When Covid-Positive Jer’s intense headache turned into his worst flu ever, resulting in his first sick days off from work in 8yrs teaching. He tested positive for COVID-19 two days later,…
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Must Love Dogs: Meet Our Adopted Yorkie
How To Lose Your Anti-Dog-ness In 5 Days… Day 1: Call Your Mother.“Hi Mom! What do the kids want for Christmas? Well, Fletch asked for a dog. A real one—not a stuffy, robot,…
