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Dining with Kids: Chinese Express (Summerville, SC)
While buffets might spark some debate in the post-COVID era, I’m not letting that hold me back. There’s something undeniably satisfying about a good buffet, and I’m always up for a little adventure—both culinary and immune-system-wise. Recently, we took the kids to a Chinese buffet, and it was a hit!…
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F* the Norm, You Do You
Societal norms have always been a bit of a puzzle to me. I’ve never been one to follow the conventional path simply because it’s expected. Sure, opting for a less traditional route has made things more challenging at times, but I don’t regret it. In fact, I’m genuinely happy with…
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Things I Wish I’d Known in High School
I recently came across an incredible graphic by @positivelypresent (definitely check her out on Facebook or Instagram for daily inspiration) that shared some invaluable advice she wished she’d known in high school. It really got me thinking about how impactful such guidance could be for both current high schoolers and…
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Themed Dinner Nights
I’m sorry for the lack of posts the last couple weeks. I’ve been having a time gettingI apologize for the recent radio silence on the blog. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of disorganization. With our home on the market, it feels like we’ve been stuck in limbo…
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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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