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Getting Mauled by a Baby: Learning to Smooch
I’ve always chuckled at the phrase “loved to death,” usually taken to mean someone underestimating their own strength. Yet, our little one seems to have embraced this saying with gusto! We find ourselves in the midst of the exuberant open-mouthed, slobbery kiss phase with our youngest. While with our older two, it was all in Read more
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Thanksgiving Delicacies: Streamlining Our Selections
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, the annual reminder to “not go overboard” has graced my culinary aspirations once again. There’s something about the impending holiday feast that tugs at my apron strings, urging me to recreate every cherished dish, even with just the five of us (three of whom aren’t exactly big eaters). Maybe it’s Read more
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A Symphony of Tips for Tear-Free (maybe!) Road Trips
Don’t you just love the open road—a journey of adventure, scenery, and, of course, the occasional chorus of baby tears? If you’ve ever embarked on a road trip with a little one, you know that the sweet melody of a crying baby can sometimes take center stage. Fear not, brave road-tripper! Here are some tips Read more
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Crafting Fine Motor Fun
Hey pals! So, picture this: I used to be a teacher, and now I’m rocking the stay-at-home mom gig. My mission? Get the kiddos ready for school like it’s a daily adventure. Our daughter? A little genius—counting, shapes, colors, alphabet (90% of it, at least), and some math tricks up her sleeve. She could practically Read more
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Footwear Follies: How Many are Too Many
Ah, the great shoe saga of Aaron’s new pair—a tale that has sent shockwaves through our household and ignited a lively debate on the profound question of how many pairs of shoes one truly needs. It’s like a philosophical discussion, but with more laces and fewer tomes. In my corner of the closet universe, I’ve Read more
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Pumpkin Ploding Palooza
What do you usually do with those once-lively, now drooping jack-o’-lanterns? Most folks toss them out for wildlife to nibble on, but this time around, we decided to add a bit more excitement to the farewell party. We got an invitation to what our kids enthusiastically dubbed “plode pumpkins.” Yes, you read it correctly—we filled Read more
The Fantabulous Chronicles 