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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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Cloudy Day
Today was a dreary day which inevitably leads to my kids bouncing off the walls and summoning some demigod level of rabid raccoon energy; I don’t know about you but gray skies zap me. On low energy days, when leaving the house feels like too much effort, I aim to razzle-dazzle at home. That inspired…
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Disco Snails
When my friend Katie sent me the video of andrea.nelson.art doing “disco snails” I knew I had to do my own! I cannot get over how silly and giddy these little air clay creations make me feel. If this little fellow brings a smile to your face keep reading to recreate them or head over…
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Curating a Little Magic in Everyday Moments
