Venting: Fad Toy Hoarders Edition
Well, it’s that time of year again!! It’s the time of year when I remember why I cannot stand Christmas shopping for the kiddies. No, it’s not because of the lines (hello Amazon), or the rearranged...
View ArticleFive Reasons Why I Don’t Hate Glitter
“GLITTER IS BANNED FROM OUR HOUSE.” This is something I’ve heard countless people say. Some of my family members and friends fall into this “No glitter, no way” category of people. But I’d like to tell...
View ArticleSimple Things to Remeber This Holiday Season
Where did the time go? I feel like I keep thinking this A LOT lately. First it was because I blinked and summer was over, then it was because I somehow had a first grader, and now it’s because there...
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Baking Made Easy and Fun – Lulu’s Sweet Bites
Is there anyone who doesn’t LOVE sugar cookies? Seriously, there’s nothing better than an amazing sugar cookie. I LOVE eating them and (once upon a time) loved making them. Lately, my joy in baking...
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Someone Called Me Ma’am
Listen, I know I’ve somehow become a thirty plus something Mom who prefers sweatpants to jeans, and enjoys an early bedtime on occasion. Is it so bad to dream about a perfect Friday night involving a...
View ArticleSome Say Stepmom, We Say Grandma
We just got back from a week long vacation to St.Kitts (if you don’t know it yet, you need to!) that we sort of hijacked from my dad and stepmom. You know how it goes, a father about three glasses in...
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Thank Goodness I Broke My Rule
As a kid you learn to follow the rules, but as a parent you quickly learn some rules are made to be broken. All I ever wanted was well behaved kids in restaurants. That shouldn’t be too hard, right?!...
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It’s the Small Things that Mean the Most
Sometimes in the hectic, crazy day, I forget how much one small act will matter. I forget to stop moving forward; cleaning up after another mess, putting away piles of laundry and dishes, etc. I...
View ArticleWe Are Not Alone in This
Sometimes you never know what other people are thinking or how they are feeling. Lately, this has been brought to our attention almost daily as we hear of another tragic suicide, another heartbreaking...
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Things I Learned from the Back of an ATV
It took the husband almost 16 years to get me onto an ATV. Seriously. This “Fenced in Momma” wouldn’t say riding in a fast machine without seat belts is high on her priority list. In fact, it’s no...
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Mom Tip: Marco Polo While Away
A new friend (thanks Lindsay) recently taught me about the Marco Polo app, and I feel obligated to share!! Not only is this a hysterical and fun way to interact with your friends, but it also has come...
View ArticleWednesday Reality
Contrary to about 99% of the social media posts I am used to seeing; reality isn’t always so “pretty.” For anyone else who is sitting on their phone, scrolling through social media wondering how they...
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10 Easy School Lunch Ideas
It’s that time of year again; back to school! As much as I love this time of year, I also dread it just a bit. Back to the grind and back to following schedules. It’s also back to packing school...
View ArticleNot Gonna Let This Ruin My Day
Today started out great… which should have been my first warning. Both kids woke up happy. Everyone ate their breakfast without complaining. There was zero fighting before my 2nd grader hopped on the...
View ArticleBreaks and a New Year
It’s been a hot minute since I last blogged. Like most of you reading this can probably relate; life got busy. I’ve learned this motherhood/family/adult/wife/friend life is full of unexpected twists...
View ArticleJob Title Dilemma
Today I did it again. I was asked if “I just stay home” for a living and I got caught off guard. Why does it always take me by surprise?!? Maybe it’s the way it sounds…. “just staying at home.” I’m...
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Halloween As A Parent
It is amazing how much Halloween has changed over the years. When I was little I had the excitement of dressing up, trick or treating and then eating unspeakable loads of candy throughout the night....
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So You Think You’re Ready to be a Parent…
Is your clock ticking? Do you have an overwhelming feeling of wanting a tiny human to call you momma or daddy? I know this feeling all too well, and am here to help you make an informed decision on...
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2022; New(ish) Me, Updated Blogging
Hi Everyone! I’ve missed you and this blog! I’ll be honest, a LOT has changed since I’ve last blogged. Well, of course the obvious is the whole pandemic issue… damn Covid. Like most of you, it’s...
View ArticleRobot Vacuums and Rainbow Closets
I’m slowing dipping my toe back into this blog. I’ll be honest, I missed having my creative outlet, and I missed connecting with you! Truth is, I was a little turned off from blogging over the past...
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