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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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Good Enough
The start of school is bittersweet. I will miss my sweet girl tremendously, but holy moly, these kids needed a degree of separation from one another. I tend to forget how much the constant bickering wears me down. They can melt my heart one moment with their super-sweet sibling moments and make me feel like…
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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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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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Curating a Little Magic in Everyday Moments
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