Most people enjoy Halloween because it provides an opportunity for everyone to dress up and act silly together. If that is true, then my boys must think that every day is Halloween…
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I've been wanting to launch an Amazon storefront for a long time. Over time, I've found some products and resources that have been helpful and made some areas of life a little easier. So, what better year to launch a storefront than 2020…
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We can learn so much about our children when we watch them create. I try to have regular creative projects for my boys each week. Sometimes it helps to build off the ideas of others. This blog a starting point for some ideas we’ve enjoyed our family…
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Calvin’s extended family has a cabin in North Carolina. Last year for my birthday, we spent a few days unplugging, exploring, and taking everything a little bit slower…
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This is our home right now. We spent this past weekend switching our bedroom and playroom. I love how we are using all of our space right now. It feels like we’re finally maximizing each room to it's full potential…
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I’m constantly learning that seasons don’t last forever. Now that Calvin and I have been working from home together we needed to rework our daily rhythm again. I’m thrilled about this new life we’ve set up and really hope this season lasts a long time. It’s taken some work, but Calvin and I have learned how to work together even better this summer...
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We celebrate another wonderful year with Abner in our lives. Even though it's only been two years, it's hard to imagine life without him. This boy makes us laugh and is so full of love. We had the best time celebrating him this weekend.
You never know what things your children are going to attach themselves to. Abner has grown a love for construction vehicles, Thomas / trains in general, and good food. We themed his birthday around trains and spent the day playing on his new train set, painting, driving around on his new digger, and eating lots of food…
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Finding the right monthly calendar can be a tricky task. The calendars I've loved using have features I don't use, and I find myself drawing alterations by hand each month. So, I decided to design one…
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We've all felt the sting of having our work overlooked. Whether it’s minimal interaction on social media, lack of interest in the products or services you offer, or just feeling like you can’t gain any traction with the things you create. I've learned that the most effective marketing occurs when…
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For the last few years, Calvin’s work had taken him to Southern California. In 2019, we were able to take a day to visit Disneyland with both of our boys. We’ve been feeling a little nostalgic and ready to visit again. In the meantime, we’ve gone through some of our photos and videos and put them together to remember the magic. I hope you enjoy some of the magic with us…
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Happy weekend! It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I’ve added a playlist to the weekend series. Here's a playlist of some songs that fit the mood of the moment and I’ve enjoyed listening to. You can preview all of them below…
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Let’s talk kefir. My friend got me started with making kefir from home about a year and a half ago. From what I remember, I loved it right away. Calvin was more of the skeptic. But to my advantage, I absolutely love milk. Not just any milk - whole milk! I crave it all of the time! So it makes sense that I would have a love for kefir. In fact, at this point, I can’t imagine my life without it…
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I’ve spent the last two weeks listening and, when necessary, engaging others. I realize how little I truly understand the injustice the Black community receives continuously. I can't say enough how I want to be quick to listen and slow to speak. I want to learn from the people using their voice for change and share what I learn as much as I can…
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None of us really arrive at the person we want to be. But, we should always strive to make improvements and take purposed steps from who we are to who we would like to be. One of the best ways to do this is by creating habits. Habits are simply actions we repeat without having to think about them. To take this thought a step further, the actions we take with the time we have make up our lives. If I want to make improvements in my life, a good way to begin is by creating a new habit…
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We love getting outside as a family. It never fails - surrounded by all the green, the fresh air, just stepping away - it does wonders. This is especially true with us spending a lot of time around the house these past few… months. Lately, our outdoor time has mostly been walking around the block and playtime in the back yard. Last week we set aside a full day to get out of the house and go on a little hike together…
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For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to make homemade bread. But I've prioritized other things. As time has passed, I've continued to grow in my own understanding of health and taking care of yourself. I have an appreciation for sourdough and it’s health benefits. A few years ago, we made the switch to primarily using sourdough for bread in our home. This year, we took it a step further and began making our bread at home from scratch…
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Whether you’re moving into a new space or rethinking your current setup, here are some of the things I’ve done in our home to maximize the space and brighten it up some…
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What is the best way to make sense of sharing your goals when life so often requires you to shift your focus? Should you continue to be open about your intentions?
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This whole weekend was a complete joy. It was a lot of work setting up, but the smells, the sounds, and the memories of being together are priceless…
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I’ve found that my days are most successful when built around a set of repeated tasks I do in the morning and the evening before bed. These tasks help set the stage for winning the day…
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