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80s and 90s Movies to Watch With Your Kids

Watching movies with my kids is one of my all-time favorite activities. Two summers ago we dedicated ourselves to watching all of the Marvel movies in order. It was…a huge undertaking. Recently, I’ve noticed something pretty blatant in Hollywood –…

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Remembering My Dad

My Dad was an absolute legend. He lit up every room he walked into, dedicated his life to his community, and founded local charities to help those in need. Even if I started dedicating my life to serve others today,…

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Must-Haves for Summer 2022

Summer is officially here and our family kicked it off early with a lovely trip to the beach. Whether you are vacationing somewhere sunny, lounging by the pool, or just spending hours outside watching your favorite people play sports, these…

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5 Books for Reading On The Beach

Reading is one of my favorite activities to unwind from a busy day. I truly love letting my mind wander into a new world or into someone else’s footsteps. Usually I switch between non-fiction books on self-help, autobiographies, and popular…

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26 Things That Make An 80s Summer

At the risk of sounding like my mother, I miss “the good ol’ days” of a 1980s summer. I know I’m romanticizing the 80s but I do miss the simple, uncomplicated, endless summer days of my childhood. I’m sure my…

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4 Sweet Summer Mocktails

Who says you need to wait until happy hour to make a fancy drink? Whether you don’t drink alcohol, want to enjoy something sweet during the day, or want to whip up something fun for the kids…we have a mocktail…

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Marriage

Celebrate Capable Dads

Listen, I have made fun of my husband in a video a time or two. He has a raging case of ADHD and has been known to put keys in the fridge and leave entire cartons of milk under the…

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Our 10 Favorite TV Dads

I’ve often said that my husband, Penn, is the real-life Phil Dunphy from Modern Family. In one episode, Phil shares a book of all his life lessons called Phil’sophy. Penn Holderness on the other hand, has wanted to make his…

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Parenting Expectations vs. Reality

In the months leading up to the birth of Lola, Penn was really nervous about becoming a Dad. We didn’t have practice with other kids. We never even had a dog. So we decided to get a fish, as if…

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What The Heck Is Cryptocurrency?

Remember the viral clip of the news reporters who found out about the internet for the first time back in 1995? (“Just what is this information super highway?” And yes, that is a direct quote.) That is how I feel…

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