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Making Room for Joy: Why I Started Blogging
Is it ever a single event that leads you to your current situation, or a series of circumstances? For me, there was a catalyst that pushed me to write and lean into my creativity. Maybe someday I’ll write about it, but it isn’t fully my story to tell. However, it made me realize how fleeting…
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From Party Plate to Birthday Banner
How lucky am I that my daughter’s best friend was the pipeline to one of my best friends? My friends and I talk about this all the time—how hard it is to find adults you genuinely like and whose kids jive with yours. Because sometimes the kids get along fantastically and you’re oil and water…
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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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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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Curating a Little Magic in Everyday Moments
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