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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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