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This may come as a surprise to you, but I never realized I was competitive until The Amazing Race. On our 5th leg in Switzerland, we got 3rd and I was so frustrated I cried. (Granted this was also the…

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Our Favorite Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024

Happy Amazon Prime Day! Or should we say days? Prime Day is July 16 and 17 this year. Whether you are doing some personal shopping, planning for back-to-school, or even holiday gifts (gasp!), we found some great deals and they…

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Find Your Summer 2024 Beach Read

Ahh, my favorite time of year. When I get to decide how many books does it logically make sense to pack in my bag for a week at the beach. One per day? Or maybe just the one I’ll actually…

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11 Animated Movie Songs That Are Actually Bops

I love my teenagers. I love the people they are becoming and the conversations we share. But you know what I miss about their younger days? I miss the animated movies always playing in the background. Frozen played non-stop for…

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What If I Don’t Want To Be In A Book Club

I’m always trying to answer the impossible question: How do people make friends as adults? The one answer that comes up again and again is…book clubs. The ultimate adult friendship activity. And I get it! I love reading books. And…

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Oh No, Gen Z Slang Changed Again

Last week I found a new recipe online, gave it my all in the kitchen, and presented it to my family for dinner. I waited patiently for a review and my daughter exclaimed, “You ate that!” Of course, I did…

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5 Pieces For Mom To Revamp Her Closet

Earlier this year, I challenged myself to shop in my closet and wear real clothes. I had to get dressed Monday through Friday, not repeat outfits, and add accessories. If I didn’t wear something with the coordinating season, it got…

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23 Graduation Gift Ideas Starting Under $25

As you all know, I have one more year until my oldest is graduating high school. Yes, I’m totally fine and no, I don’t want to talk about it. (Please tell me you can read my sarcasm through the screen.)…

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16 Easter Basket Ideas

Here’s the thing you need to know about me as a mom: My kids will be getting Easter baskets as long as I’m on this side of the dirt. They will be in their 50s and I will be making…

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15 Things That Would Put My 20s Self Into A Coma

There are times, when I’m signing a permission slip or making some sort of parenting decision, when I step outside myself with wonder, “I can’t believe I’m old enough to make these decisions!” Yes. I’m deep into my 40s, but…

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