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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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The Ultimate Christmas Playlist

Penn and I have a good marriage, maybe even a great one. But one thing that will always start a fight in our house is the timing and frequency with which I play Christmas music. I’ll admit I’ll crank a…

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8 Groovy Songs To Get You Out of Winter Blues

It seems like in the last few weeks the weather has changed drastically. Maybe it’s just here in North Carolina, but I went from wearing t-shirts to bundling up to three layers, a hat, and a scarf! I’ve always been…

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My Favorite Songs You May Have Never Heard

In this world where music is accessible LITERALLY EVERYWHERE, I find myself missing the days when someone biked over to my house with a clear Maxell cassette and screamed “I JUST FOUND A NEW SONG!” We put it in the…

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10 Songs for Your Next Cookout

What do you need for a great grill out? Delicious food, of course. Maybe a few yard games. Oh, and bug spray and citronella candles because bugs, ew. But you also need music that sets the mood and keeps the…

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10 Songs for Your Next Road Trip

Summer is the season for road trips, which means a lot of us will be spending a lot of time on the road in the next few months. And nothing ruins a road trip like a bad playlist (followed in…

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My 10 Favorite Sappy Songs

Valentine’s Day has come and gone but that annual celebration of love and chocolate always reminds me of my favorite sappy tunes. The songs that make me think about mine and Penn’s early dating days or our wedding … and…

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My Dance It Out Playlist

The one piece of “medical” advice I would take from Grey’s Anatomy is to dance it out. Maybe work is making you stressed, your kids or partner are getting on your nerves or you’re just in a funk, the answer…

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15 Songs That Always Cheer Us Up

Music is just magical. The right song can help you cry it out, tell someone you care (or to get lost), and transport you somewhere else. For me, the right song can really lift my mood when I need it…

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