Category: Family & Parenting
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Dinosaur Eggs…Hatching up curiosity!
Our daughter’s class went on a field trip to the Dinosaur Museum and her teacher asked if I would tag along to help chaperone. Of course I said YES and immediately thought of making these dinosaur eggs for the kids to take with them after the trip! You have probably…
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Curious Case of the Midnight Muncher
Lately, we’ve been working towards perfecting the art of baking bread. Every week, we dedicate a day to crafting a loaf of some variety. In our latest endeavor, we decided to try our hand at sourdough. The initial try left much to be desired, akin to an unbaked pie crust.…
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Plain & Perfect
A few days…weeks?…ago I wrote about an idea I had for our kiddos to do a photo shoot with a kissing booth stand. Well I spoke too soon on this evil bug being gone and with all three kids on antibiotics and a random spike in fever for one over…
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Photo-Prop or Photoshop?
Hello all! I think it’s safe to say that the mystery bug (that took down our entire family) is hopefully on its way out! Woo hoo!! So now on to writing more regularly and trying to find the balance of everyday life and the whimsical stories that are inspired by…
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The Uninvited Bug: A Solo Performance
Ah, the infamous household bug saga – a theatrical performance featuring a cast of coughs, snotty noses, and an unexpected appearance by the infamous pink eye! It seems our family has unwittingly become the stage for this unwelcome bug’s one-person show. The drama unfolds with a subtle cough, followed by…
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Tell me a story
Aaron and I share a delightful passion for crafting imaginative stories, especially those destined to captivate the eager minds of our children. Our storytelling adventures are like a blend of reality and fantasy, where we draw inspiration from our own life experiences and give them a whimsical twist, creating fairy…
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Quest to Break Free from Screens
Do you ever find yourself in a deep philosophical debate with your phone, questioning its existence as you head to the bathroom? Ah, the good old days when our only concern was whether the toilet paper rolled over or under. So, as I embark on the journey of the new…
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Adventure awaits!
This year for Christmas I thought it would be fun to gift our family The Adventure Challenge, and man are we excited to start the new year off with some fun! If you haven’t heard, The Adventure Challenge is a set of scratch-off cards with different activities listed on them.…
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Cinematic Confessions: Holiday Movie Edition
Confession time: I’m not exactly a blockbuster buff. Sure, I’ll endure the superhero sagas, princess tales, and even the occasional Star Wars marathon because, you know, family democracy. Personally, I’d rather cozy up with a documentary or an adventure show any day—call me a rebel. Now, here’s the holiday plot…
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Festive Firsts: Our Christmas Break Kickoff!
Guess what? This year marks our grand entrance into the realm of Christmas breaks, and Aaron and I are ready to embark on the journey of making memories and creating traditions with our little rascals! It’s like we’ve been handed the keys to a holiday adventure, and we’re revving up…
The Fantabulous Chronicles 