• Happy New Year

    Happy New Year

    I love the hope that comes with the new year. Social media is flooded with posts about new beginnings—goals, fresh starts, and the ever-popular “New year, new me.” The enthusiasm is infectious, and I can’t get enough of it. This wave of hope and initiative always motivates me to start the year on a positive… Read more

  • (Almost) Mom Fail: Whipped Cream Edition

    (Almost) Mom Fail: Whipped Cream Edition

    I almost had a major mom fail. It was the morning of the last day of school before winter break, and everything seemed to be going flawlessly. We were out the door on time and not a minute late. That’s when I should have known something was off. Mornings never go that smoothly. I dropped… Read more

  • All the Experiences

    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

  • Hockey Fam

    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

  • Christmas Decoration Bingo

    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

  • Trip Around the Sun

    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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