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August 23, 2024

Wrapping Up Our Slow Summer

I’m so thankful for this all in slow Summer and the easy going planning of filling our days with errands, movies, baseball, lots of relaxing at home, swimming and some getaways. There is something so wonderful about getting up and not having to race around to get out the door. These slow days may be numbered, but until then we’ll be wrapping up Summer with that same carefree ease.

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Filed Under: Family, Living Tagged: back-to-school, children, family and friends, kids, kids activities, lifestyle, motherhood, stay at home mom, summer, summer activities, summer break, vacation

May 28, 2024

A Simple Summer Ahead

The school year is wrapping up quickly and within two weeks we’ll be in full Summer mode. I’m still catching my breath from “back-to-school”, but here we are. Usually months out, the planning frenzy of finding and securing a spot at Summer camps begins, as well as contemplating Summer school and vacation plans, all while making lists of home projects and how to keep the kids busy for almost three months. The pressure and endless activity options are overwhelming, so why not plan for a simple “let’s wing it” Summer.

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Filed Under: Family, Living Tagged: children, families, parenthood, summer, summer activities, summer break, summer camp, summer fun, summer plans, summer school, summer style, summer vacation, vacation

April 30, 2024

Why Mother’s Day Hits Different This Year

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about the past year and life as a mother of two. I made the decision to pause my career and be a home parent, truly altering my normal. This significant day hits a little different this year, but in the best way.

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Filed Under: Living, Motherhood Tagged: career break, career pause, children, family, family life, health and wellness, marriage, maternity, maternity leave, mom, mom to be, mother, mother untitled, motherhood, mothers day, new mom, postpartum, pregnancy, stay at home mom

January 29, 2024

One Year with Vivienne

One year with our darling Vivienne! Every day with her has been so deeply cherished. I remember so vividly being pregnant, eager to get through each doctor’s visit, each week and every month. Finally sharing the news and finally getting ready for our little girl. The past year has been a roller coaster of happiness, uncertainty, excitement, hope and growth.

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Filed Under: Baby, Family, Little Ones, Living, Motherhood Tagged: baby, c-section, children, family, first birthday, first year, ivf, motherhood, new mom, newborn, one year old, pregnancy, siblings

September 19, 2023

Back-to-School At Last

And just like that, we are back to school. We had a longer than normal Summer break with lots of time together, but we are ALL so happy to be on the back-to-school routine!

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Filed Under: Family Tagged: amazon, back-to-school, backpacks, bento lunch box, children, elementary school, etsy, family, family life, first grader, jcrew, kids, new balance kids, new school, nordstroms, school life, school routine, statebackpacks

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