When was the last time you had one hour of uninterrupted time to yourself? And not the hour before midnight, when you know you should be sleeping but can’t stop scrolling on your phone because you’re too tired to wash your face. (I get you.) I’m talking about one GLORIOUS hour …
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We were only half a mile up the trail when our 6-year-old started lagging behind. In her defense, it was hot and we were short on snacks. (The success of a hike with kids under age 8 is largely dependent on the quality of your snacks, am I right?) She scuffed her feet on the dusty trail …
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Nine years ago, I snuck into my kids' room and removed the majority of their toys while they were sleeping. (You know you’re a parent when you find yourself decluttering a closet with a flashlight. 😂) The next morning, I watched my toddler boys with trepidation, afraid of the meltdowns …
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I distinctly remember telling my husband when our first son was still a baby that I needed something to think about beyond nap schedules and what else in our house I could baby proof. I loved my boy with all of my heart, but a year into motherhood, I needed another place for my mind to go. I …
Today, my family and I would have been Italy-bound. Instead, we're... home-bound. We’d been saving and planning for this trip for two years. We’d put hours into pinning down places to see, what order to see them in, where to stay, and even what we’d EAT. #foodloversunite We were so excited to …
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Growing up, my home was a collection of other people's things. My parents bought plenty of things new, but many of the biggest items in our home didn't come from a store. My dad made some of our furniture—the dining table of my early childhood, some side tables, and the patio furniture out …
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