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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

November 21, 2023
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

November 17, 2023
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

November 14, 2023
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

November 10, 2023
Fall Break

I signed my kids up for a few days of fall break camp, aiming to be the mom with all the festive activities planned for school breaks. Last year, I aspired to be that mom, but reality often meant too much time cooped up at home, leading to excessive tablet use and frazzled nerves. This… Read more

November 7, 2023
Hacked

Out of the blue, my inbox was bombarded with an avalanche of emails—hundreds of them. There were messages asking me to confirm my email address, requests to reset my password, and prompts to complete account setups. The sheer volume was overwhelming, and many of the emails came from obscure shops and websites, with some even… Read more

November 4, 2023