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Raising Boys
Raising boys is no easy feat—it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. Boy1 is mostly nonverbal and communicates primarily through physical gestures. This means that when he wants attention, he might tap someone’s shoulder, arm, or back. Sometimes it’s a gentle tap, other times it’s an enthusiastic slap. While…
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Find Your Tribe
I The other day, while scrolling through social media, I came across a quote that struck a chord with me: “I cannot stress enough how important it is to find a like-minded tribe who believes in you so ferociously that on the days you feel like you can’t, they remind…
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Ughhhhhhhhh
Do you ever have one of those days where everything seems to unravel all at once? It feels like one thing after another, and it’s enough to make you lose your mind. We’re currently trying to sell our home, but we haven’t had a single showing. The house we’ve fallen…
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Traveling with Children
NORMALIZE traveling with your children…they deserve to see new things too. I recently came across a quote on social media that really struck a chord with me. It reminded me of something I’ve mentioned before: when Hubs and I envisioned starting a family, we always dreamed of sharing experiences with…
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Eclipse Playlist
Anyone need an eclipse playlist? The last eclipse I remember was in August 2017. Just days later, I received my cancer diagnosis. It’s astonishing how quickly time passes and how much can change. In the past 6.5 years, we’ve navigated through cancer treatments, surgeries, financial struggles, and multiple moves—including the…
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One More Time
My youngest, Boy2, has recently fallen head over heels for Blink-182. It all began with “All the Small Things.” They play it frequently at the hockey games, and since he loves to sing along, he picked it up in no time. When “One More Time” was released, he heard it…
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Disney World: To Hop or Not to Hop
I recently came across a lively discussion in one of the Disney Facebook groups about whether adding the park hopper option to your base tickets is worth it. Having experienced both sides of this decision, I thought I’d share my personal insights and offer some advice for anyone considering this…
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Mountain Recap
We had a wonderful getaway to the mountains over spring break, staying in a cozy cabin in Lake Lure. The cabin was perfect, equipped with all our needs and offering a stunning view of Hickory Nut Upper Lake. We made the drive on a Sunday afternoon, picking up a few…
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Kid-Friendly Road Tripping
As a traveling family, we know the journey is just as important as the destination. Whether we’re heading north for a mountain adventure or south for some sunshine, our time in the car is a big part of our vacations. To make these road trips more enjoyable for the boys…
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Find Yourself a Safe Space
In the journey of life, having someone you can rely on for unwavering support and unconditional acceptance is a profound gift. For me, that person is my husband. He is my safe space, my anchor amidst the storms and my solace in moments of vulnerability. Likewise, I strive to be…
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