I sent my son to grade school, and he came back a history buff, excited to find that three U.S. Presidents hailed from his home state. When I mentioned that President Andrew Jackson once lived just a few miles away, he was intrigued. When presented with the opportunity to tour The Hermitage over spring break, […]
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“Mommy has piles of shoes, and Daddy has rows of shoes!” And with that, my six-year-old revealed deep insight into my life. In my head, I’m organized. I certainly love the idea of a minimally cluttered house full of neat lines and blank spaces. I’m good at organizing words, dates, activities….stuff? Not so much. I
Glasses: Warby Parker | Hat: Old | Coat: H&M via clothing swap | Shirt: Everlane Lovely snow photos by my sweet photographer husband. Last year the snow days were killing me. This year they were a welcome respite from our busy schedules. Our family loved the extra time together and days free of any commitments. I thought
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I have a secret weapon in my parenting arsenal. Local grandparents. Yes, friends, I have not one but TWO sets of grandparents in town available for my every babysitting need. There is nothing like having people who love your kids as much as you do (and don’t get annoyed by them as easily) who will
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Thrifting costumes is easy on the budget and environment (yay for reducing and reusing!), but the process can be frustrating unless you have a game plan. My boys have Star Wars fever this year, so when my six-year-old found a Darth Vader voice-changing mask at Goodwill for $4, I knew he’d found his Halloween muse. Last year
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I keep seeing articles regarding silly things husbands do or say when their wives are in labor. I think about my own husband, and his invaluable support during both of my pregnancies. One birth was induced; the other was a scheduled C-section. But my husband did get the chance to rush us to the hospital while I
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I found this draft tucked away in WordPress this week. I hope you enjoy this blog “B-side” that is finally making its way to the light! Remember my crazy search to find the perfect stroller that would fulfill all my dreams and wishes? Would it surprise you to learn that I did the same thing
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Last fall we planned an epic family trip to California. My boys were a great age for their first Disney trip, and we decided to try Legoland while we were in the area. When I heard we would be staying at the Legoland hotel, I was intrigued. I’ve never stayed at an on-site resort hotel, and I couldn’t
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As our kids get older, we amp up our Christmas game. The holiday once involved artificial trees or tiny rosemary bushes. Last year we sprang for a live tree from Home Depot. This year? We hit a traditional Christmas tree lot, complete with a bonfire and candy canes for the little guys. We brought the
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School started a few weeks ago, and I haven’t stopped moving since then. I was completely blindsided by the time and energy required to parent an elementary schooler. Lunches to make, forms to sign, alarm clocks to set. During the first couple of weeks, when friends asked how I was doing, I shared that I