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Teacher Back-To-School Survival Kit
A few goodies, a few useful things, and a handful of sweets—because teachers deserve all the help they can get heading into a new school year. I found this adorable school bus container and filled it with a mix of self-care items, sweet treats and a few survival items. Nothing complicated, nothing expensive—just a fun…
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I’ll Hang the Balloons Every Time
I find myself with a grateful heart this evening for the friendships I have forged through motherhood. Becoming a first-time mom was an immense mix of emotions for me. I was flooded with awe, completely enamored by my precious baby—and terribly lonely. I knew that wasn’t what I wanted for myself or my daughter, so…
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Skating Nostalgia
One of the items on our summer bucket list was a trip to the skating rink. I honestly thought it would be a one-off activity, but both my daughter and I completely fell in love with it. For me, skating was nostalgic. I remember being about fourteen and traveling to New Jersey with my grandma…
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Connoisseur of Crafts-Hobby Hoe Energy
The title really says it all. Somewhere along the way, I evolved into a magpie of mixed media with a healthy side of glitter gremlin, and honestly? I have no complaints. My husband, on the other hand, would suggest I dial back my serial hobby-starting and focus on actually finishing a project but I have serious…
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Six Looks Lovely on You
Every year, as we approach another birthday, I find myself reminiscing, reflecting, and slightly in awe of the people my kids are growing up to be. We had the privilege of celebrating our daughter’s sixth birthday over the weekend. But mama is tired. As I type this, I cannot stop myself from yawning, but I’m…
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Barefoot & Unhurried: A Slow Vacation
I have been eager to sit in front of the computer, uninterrupted, and pour my thoughts out. These past ten days have been a whirlwind. Our family spent a much-needed week vacationing in Wilmington, NC. There is something about salt air and ocean waves that really grounds me. Plus, I have a soft spot for…
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Back-to-School Shopping, the Secondhand Way
I can’t believe that we are just four short weeks from the start of the new school year. We’ll be celebrating our daughter’s sixth birthday next week and then in a blink of an eye it’ll be early mornings, backpacks, and lunches again I can’t say that I am ready. Somehow the weeks have flown…
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Virginia Safari Park
This year, to keep track of our summer fun, I created a Summer Bucket List. My goal wasn’t to fill everyday with elaborate adventures but a quick list of ideas to pull from when we needed inspiration. Our bucket list is a mix of simple at-home activities, easy outings to beat the Virginia heat, and…
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Home, at Last
For most of my life, home was an abstract idea rather than an actual physical place. I subscribed to the belief that home is where the heart is. From an early age, moving was simply what we did. I became accustomed to not attaching myself to places, and that mindset served me well in the…
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More than a Farm Visit
When we think about family outings, it’s easy to focus on the big attractions. However, some of the most meaningful experiences happen in quieter places, tucked down a country road and fostered by local stewards who pour their hearts into their community. Our recent visit to Haven Hills Animal Sanctuary in Bealeton, VA is a…
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Curating a Little Magic in Everyday Moments
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