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10 Things I Learned in 2018
2018 was a good year for us, and in the spirit of reflection, I thought I'd share some of the things I learned this year. (Here's last...
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Merry Christmas
I am signing off until after Christmas--today is Nick's last day in the office for a few days and I plan on soaking in my family while...
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Four Random Things
1. Christmas break is here! I am hoping to nurse my family back to health after 4+ straight weeks of sickness circulating. See above...
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Getting in the Christmas Spirit: My Tips
This is our tenth Christmas being married (!), and it's probably the first Christmas I haven't spent the majority of the season feeling...
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A Dinner Hack: Feed them Fruit
I've written before about the fruit hierarchy that exists in our house (most of which still holds true--just add in pears which are...
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Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Little Ones
I am pretty systematic about stockings. It's just easier that way. Each year, our kids get a couple little gifty items (low cost), along...
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Gratitude for the Trenches
(I want to eat him alive) We are a little bit of a mess over here. Cold upon cold is robbing us of the little sleep that was happening,...
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Winter Break Activities for Preschoolers
One more week of school for us and then the girls will be home on winter recess for three weeks. I am looking forward to slower, cozy...