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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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Best Laid Plans (Fall Break 2023 Version)
Plan: Thanksgiving Break Camp at the YMCA for both boys on Monday and Tuesday, while Mom gets some work done. Reality: Thanksgiving Break Camp at the YMCA for only one boy on Monday and Tuesday, as the other was sidelined with a fever and vomiting. Result? Minimal work for Mom. Bright Side: The YMCA sent Read more
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Winter Bucket List
Before diving into this post, let me set the stage with a few notes. First, I live in the South, so while this beautiful snowy scene is a dream, it’s unlikely I’ll experience a white winter here—though I did enjoy many snowy Christmases growing up in New York and have seen snow three times in Read more
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