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The memories we keep
My granddad died last week at the ripe old age of 81. Since his passing, memories of him in all different stages/ages of my life have fondly reeled through my mind like old movies. Details […]
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The Magic of Anew
A new year has come and with that a whole slew of opportunities and resolutions and maybe even responsibilities lie ahead. For some of us, we don’t have a clue what’s coming next. All we […]
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My farewell… Kari Carr
I just want to be a good mom. I want to raise my kids to be good people. I want to be confident that they have the skills they need in order to be successful […]
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The benefits of music in childhood
As parents, we want the best for our kids. That includes everything from healthy meals and plenty of good sleep, to the best education and the best memories. We give them the best we can […]
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Broken and beautiful
“Becoming a mother leaves no woman as it found her. It unravels her and rebuilds her. It cracks her open, takes her to her edges. It’s both beautiful and brutal; often at the same time.” […]
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Time-saving tips for a new school year
Today is the first day of school and while I’m scrolling through everyone’s back-to-school pictures on Facebook, I’m mentally making a to-do list for the never-ending tasks in my life. My list – like yours, […]
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The days are long, but the years are short
For some reason, I am reminded now of new life and of growth. The young trees are a little taller and my flowers have sprouted and are growing tall. The fresh growth reminds me that […]
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My baby is graduating!
Spring is finally officially here. The days are warmer, nights are shorter and summer is just around the corner. Graduation season is here as well and this year my oldest child, Cadence, graduates high school. We homeschool, but […]
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Parenting – Routines and flexibility
Humans are creatures of habit. In some ways, we all have regular patterns for our lives. Some of us have more daily routines while others live a slightly more random lifestyle. Regardless, routine is an […]
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