Tag: holiday
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Keeping the Magic (and Meaning) in Christmas
If you know, you know. Anyone else’s photo reel look like this? When we first started this tradition, it felt like one more way to bring a little extra magic into the holidays for our boys—boys who hadn’t always experienced very magical holidays. In fact, when Boy2 was just five…
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Spring Bucket List
Spring has always been my favorite season. There’s something magical about the transition from winter’s chill to the gentle warmth of spring. As flowers begin to bloom and color returns to the world, everything feels vibrant and renewed. It’s a time of beauty and warmth that’s simply irresistible. This season…
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Winter Bucket List Update
We did a lot more on our winter bucket list over winter break than I expected. And we still have time to finish it! What did you do over the holidays? Featured image courtesy of mom mommy bwuh.
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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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(Almost) Mom Fail: Whipped Cream Edition
I almost had a major mom fail. It was the morning of the last day of school before winter break, and everything seemed to be going flawlessly. We were out the door on time and not a minute late. That’s when I should have known something was off. Mornings never…
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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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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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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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