Category: Family & Parenting
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Time, Self-Care, and the Chaos of Parenthood
Aaron and I, let me tell you, we’ve got this massive soft spot for our munchkins – they’re like the galaxies in our universe, our ultimate joy bundles, and yeah, they’re like tiny time-sucking energy vortexes! Seriously, where does time vanish to? It’s like it’s been sipping on turbo-charged energy…
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Navigating Nostalgia
Ah, nostalgia – the cozy security blanket for the soul, the place where our hearts curl up like contented cats on a chilly day. It’s the spot where every nook and cranny feels as familiar as the back of your hand, where comfort wraps around you like a warm hug.…
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Frizzle’s Frogtastic Fiasco
In golden days of our youth, we grew up watching a certain magical teacher tell her students to “make mistakes and get messy“ in order to learn all the subjects The Magic School Bus taught in the 90’s. But hang on a minute! How often do we conveniently forget those…
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Snake-Tastrophe: A Doughy Adventure of Chaos and Culinary Courage
Ah, the classic tale of life’s wild rush, where we’re all caught in a whirlwind of “must-dos” and “should-haves.” Projects, projects, projects! Chores, chores, chores! Amid this chaos, the little things—those sneaky little joys—often hide, giggling in the corners of our attention-starved minds. Imagine this: you’re in the grand arena…
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Navigating the Digital Frontier: Encouraging Safety in the Digital Age
👀 Have you considered that the exposure to outside threats is now greater given that unlike any other time in history, our youth are now accessing not only large sums of digital data, but also larger communities as technology makes the world smaller? Yet, with everything at our finger tips,…
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Slumber’s Restless Tango: Rolling into the Night
Can you believe it? We’ve arrived at the stage where our tiny human has transformed into a rolling sensation! Cue the confetti and applause for our mini gymnast – the baby-on-a-roll extravaganza is in full swing. It’s undoubtedly a monumental milestone, one that fills me with joy. Witnessing those barrel…
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The Journey of a Onesie: A Chronicle of Memories and Meaning
Life’s twists and turns are truly remarkable. My bond with my grandparents was unbreakable, so when I began a new chapter by getting married and moving 18 hours away, the distance tugged at my heart. However, destiny had a charming surprise in store. When the delightful news of our impending…
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Embracing Childlike Joy in Everyday Moments
I was sitting on our porch blowing bubbles with the kiddos when a small thunderstorm blew up. I watched as my older two laughed and danced as the wind blew a stream of bubbles around them. What an abundance of joy from such a small moment in time. This got…
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Small Acts of Kindness, Great Impacts on the World
Amidst the whirlwind pace of our tumultuous world, the significance of the subtle tapestry of kindness woven into our daily lives often goes unnoticed. From the shared warmth of a passing smile to the outstretched hand aiding a neighbor, these seemingly small gestures possess a remarkable power, one that extends…
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Battle of the School Supplies: Are You Cute or Practical?
Guess what time it is? Back-to-school shopping season! But hold up, this year is totally different for me. No more shopping as a teacher; now, I’m tackling it as a parent! So, armed with the school’s supply list, my hubby and I headed to the website. And let me tell…
The Fantabulous Chronicles 