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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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Feeding Your Currency 

We do a lot of creating around here. We create videos, podcasts, merchandise, and blogs (like this) for you to read. We spent the majority of last year creating a game and writing a book. When we create, we have…

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When Your Car Is A Literal Dumpster

It’s true, I’m more productive in a tidy house. We have chore charts and cleaning schedules to keep this place in check. But every ounce of tidiness leaves my body when I enter my car. I am not a great…

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