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The cold, winter weather has arrived! It's beautiful and serene, especially with the holiday season in full swing. But let's be honest: the colder temps can also make kids stir-crazy!   Gone are the summer days of swinging open the...
There are times when I’m out and about, either by myself or I have my 4 kids with me, and I hear a child somewhere having a tantrum. There is a moment of relief to know that this time it’s not...
I'm an overwhelmed mom. For months now, I feel like I've been treading water, just barely keeping my head above the surface. Gasping for little breaths that fill my lungs just enough so I don't float away.  And when...
We did it! We bit the proverbial bullet and decided to plan a Disney vacation with our two-year-old!  I am a planner.  Let's be real: that translates to "control freak". I like to plan everything, and this trip was no exception. I have been...
It's 4:30 in the afternoon and you find yourself stuck in traffic or trying to remove chewing gum from the floor of your mini van and your mind wanders to..."What is for dinner???" You meal planned earlier in the...
I never thought I'd be an Elf on the Shelf mom. My children would behave in preparation for Santa all on their own. They would eat at the dinner table properly, pick their Legos up off the floor, and never fight....
We're SO excited to bring you our first ever holiday gift guide focusing on shopping local! There truly is something special about supporting the small businesses within our community. In honor of shopping small this holiday season we've compiled...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always looked forward to “what’s next” in life. In pretty much every stage, I can look back and remember thinking life would somehow be so much better once I get through {fill...
If the weather is going to be as chilly as it is, we may as well start start talking about the "Big Guy"! Who better to put your whole gang in the holiday mood than...Santa!!! Get ready because there are a...

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