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Laundry
No one warned me about the laundry. When you have kids, you get a lot of advice—some welcome, some not, some useful, and some not relevant at all. It’s a lot to process and often leaves you wondering, “Why didn’t anyone mention this?” What I don’t recall anyone ever mentioning, however, is that I would Read more
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Trail Magic
I must admit, I think I’m falling in love with hiking. Although I’ve walked trails in the past, it had been a while, and those outings felt more like fleeting adventures than a true passion. I never really connected with hiking until recently. During a trip to Asheville with my sisters, we signed up for Read more
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Thankful
It’s a shame I didn’t seize this opportunity to share all the things I’m grateful for. While we often reserve November for expressing thanks because of Thanksgiving, cultivating gratitude is something we should practice year-round. I’ve long wanted to keep a gratitude journal as a form of personal development and self-care. Recognizing the things I’m Read more
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Disney World: Park Bag
I talked about packing for our Disney trip a while ago, but I waited to talk about the park bag until after my trip so I could share what I needed, what I didn’t need, what I wished I had, what I wished I had more of, etc. It’s taken a while to gather this Read more
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Fall Bucket List
I’m a big fan of bucket lists—lists are my jam! There’s something immensely satisfying about crossing items off a list (a bit of negative reinforcement, if you’re into the psychology of it). My numerous bucket lists offer me that sense of accomplishment and more. As I work on shifting my mindset from an all-or-nothing approach—where Read more
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Magical Mini-Vacation (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
We had a truly enchanting trip to Disney, and we’re already dreaming of our next magical adventure. We recently enjoyed a long weekend away, sparing no expense, and it was worth every single penny. To celebrate the finalization of Boy1 and Boy2’s adoption, Hubs and I whisked them away to Walt Disney World for a Read more
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