• Ughhhhhhhhh

    Ughhhhhhhhh

    Do you ever have one of those days where everything seems to unravel all at once? It feels like one thing after another, and it’s enough to make you lose your mind. We’re currently trying to sell our home, but we haven’t had a single showing. The house we’ve fallen in love with will likely… Read more

  • Traveling with Children

    Traveling with Children

    NORMALIZE traveling with your children…they deserve to see new things too. I recently came across a quote on social media that really struck a chord with me. It reminded me of something I’ve mentioned before: when Hubs and I envisioned starting a family, we always dreamed of sharing experiences with our kids. We wanted to… Read more

  • Eclipse Playlist

    Eclipse Playlist

    Anyone need an eclipse playlist? The last eclipse I remember was in August 2017. Just days later, I received my cancer diagnosis. It’s astonishing how quickly time passes and how much can change. In the past 6.5 years, we’ve navigated through cancer treatments, surgeries, financial struggles, and multiple moves—including the unexpected adventure of moving in… Read more

  • One More Time

    One More Time

    My youngest, Boy2, has recently fallen head over heels for Blink-182. It all began with “All the Small Things.” They play it frequently at the hockey games, and since he loves to sing along, he picked it up in no time. When “One More Time” was released, he heard it on the radio and started… Read more

  • Disney World: To Hop or Not to Hop

    Disney World: To Hop or Not to Hop

    I recently came across a lively discussion in one of the Disney Facebook groups about whether adding the park hopper option to your base tickets is worth it. Having experienced both sides of this decision, I thought I’d share my personal insights and offer some advice for anyone considering this option. Remember, what works for… Read more

  • Mountain Recap

    Mountain Recap

    We had a wonderful getaway to the mountains over spring break, staying in a cozy cabin in Lake Lure. The cabin was perfect, equipped with all our needs and offering a stunning view of Hickory Nut Upper Lake. We made the drive on a Sunday afternoon, picking up a few essentials at the local Ingles… Read more

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