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All the Experiences
I often get so wrapped up in the gift-giving traditions of Christmas that I sometimes overlook the value of experiences during this time of year. Gift-giving is my love language; there’s nothing quite like the joy I feel when I see someone’s face light up at the sight of a gift I know they’ll love. Read more
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Hockey Fam
I was initially hesitant about keeping our hockey season tickets with two young kids, but I’m so glad we decided to go for it. While I’m not entirely sure the boys fully grasp the ins and outs of the hockey game, they absolutely love the experience. Sharing a row with Hubs’ sister and her family Read more
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Christmas Decoration Bingo
I thought it would be a blast to create our own Christmas decoration bingo game, and I couldn’t resist making it myself. Sure, I could have found a beautifully designed version on a mom blog, but I was feeling particularly creative this year. Since the boys had such a great time with our Thanksgiving parade Read more
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Trip Around the Sun
This birthday hit hard. I’ve always taken pride in not being fazed by milestone birthdays. With three older sisters who tackled their big years before me—30, 40, 50, and so on—this year should have been just another number. And honestly, it wasn’t a big deal… until the days leading up to it. Out of nowhere, Read more
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Gangster Wrapper
I have to admit, by December 1st, I had all my Christmas shopping wrapped up and most of the gifts already under the tree. If a few items hadn’t shipped late, I would have been completely done before the month even began. This is the first time I’ve been this ahead of the game for Read more
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Proud Mom Moments
I am bursting with pride for my boys—and for us as parents! Last school year, their morning responsibilities included picking out their clothes, getting dressed, choosing breakfast, and selecting a snack. This year, we’ve expanded their duties to include filling their water bottles and making sure their backpacks are fully stocked with everything they need—snack, Read more
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