Tag: adventure
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Happy New Year
I love the hope that comes with the new year. Social media is flooded with posts about new beginnings—goals, fresh starts, and the ever-popular “New year, new me.” The enthusiasm is infectious, and I can’t get enough of it. This wave of hope and initiative always motivates me to start…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Go Someplace You’ve Never Been Before
I recently came across a quote on Facebook that said, “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” It wasn’t attributed to anyone, so maybe it’s just a timeless piece of wisdom or advice. Regardless, I absolutely adore this idea! I have a passion for exploring new places and…
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