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Feeding the Family with a Traveling Spouse
Spring has sprung! The little kids and I spent about five hours outside in the (windy) sunshine yesterday, and it was glorious. It may...
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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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Summer Simplicity
School is out and summer is here! I've been collecting some thoughts on summer for a post, but the main thing I'm aiming for is...
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Focus + Waiting for Baby
Hello! I haven't meant to be away so long again, and have started and abandoned multiple posts, but am too tired, pregnant, and busy...
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Stick a Fork in Me
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” –Ann Lamott Stick a fork in me, I’m done. Mothers...
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For Everything There Is a Season
Despite high levels of neglect this summer, my garden is still churning out some bounty. Gardening is one of those things I'm filing...
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Summer!
Summer is here! We are two weeks in and having a great time. Truthfully, I was a little anxious in the weeks leading up to summer. Even...
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Opting Out
Are you like me and too much noise, activity and information hurts your head? A friend who also happens to have a PhD in neuropsychology...