Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Hi there! How is everyone holding up? Hopefully, everyone is adjusting ok to having to stay inside a little bit more. It’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed as we all try to navigate what this means for ourselves and our families. While most of us are (at least) a little worried, we are all […]
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When we lived in California, we homeschooled our children. It was an exciting, fun, and interesting time in our home. Our kids loved being able to do their schoolwork in their pj’s and being finished with “school” by noon and I didn’t have to deal with school drop offs and pick ups. Win-win! However, when […]
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This morning, as I had my breakfast date with my daughter, I came across an article that I found surprising. I usually don’t read/watch Fox News but I found the report interesting. It stated that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and how long it lives on surfaces, something I hadn’t previously seen in the media. I […]
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As moms, finding that perfect life balance is something we all trying to achieve. We must care for our families, ensuring needs are met, whether it’s a hug or a reminder about extracurricular activities. Moms must be in control of everything that happens with the family all the time, and this can be exhausting, particularly […]
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Being a mom can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to giving great gifts. If your kids are anything like mine, they receive a good deal of gifts on their birthdays, holidays, or just-because from grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other relatives that may live near or far. Gift giving has become more of […]
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Being a stay at home mom or dad can be a challenging task. Finding a healthy balance between socialization and personal time can often lead to burnout. However, hosting a play date can help moms and dads not only meet other stay at home parents but also introduce some healthy socialization time to their children. […]
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Going on a road trip with kids is no easy task! They always seem like such a fantastic idea when you are preparing them. Discovering new places on the open road, the freedom to take as much time as you want to get to your destination stop, no schedule, road trip games– just great family […]
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Have you ever wondered how to keep your dreams alive when it seems like everything else is falling apart? Many people are afraid to follow their dreams and have a tendency to just resolve to live a ordinary life. We live in a culture where people are always desiring everything to happen now. Whenever something […]
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Recently my town was in a hot debate. The school district and teacher’s union had been in heated negotiations regarding the current school year as well as for the next school year. These negotiations had been going on since last spring and the school district wouldn’t budge—it seemed the teachers were headed for a strike. […]
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Before motherhood came along I worked in a variety of professions. I worked in sales, went to college full time, and then joined the Air Force at 21. By the end of the week tiredness would set in so the weekend was the perfect time to relax and rest. But then I embraced motherhood […]
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