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To My Friends Who Keep Showing Up

When describing me one time, Penn said I made friends much like I enter a cold pool. Some of you jump, cannonball style, right into the deep end. Not me.  First I start on the steps letting my body get…

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Marriage

This Isn’t What I Pictured

When Penn and I started writing this book two years ago, I pictured us tucked away in a log cabin, wearing cardigan sweaters, and typing away. We’d only stop to smile at each other and sip herbal tea. It was…

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Wellness

How to Make a Family Wellness Plan

It’s no secret, our entire family has spent more time stationary in front of the screen more in the last nine months than ever before. Between online school, constant zoom meetings and lack of organized sports we could all medal…

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Among Us In Real Life – Free Download

If you have a kid then you’ve probably heard of the game Among Us. In the last few months, the murder mystery game, which is available on mobile and PC, has been a huge hit. (Especially for my son, Penn…

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Marriage

What the Holidays Will Look Like For Us

My kids have all sorts of questions about life these days.  “When can we visit Grammy?” “Will I be able to have a party for my birthday?” “Will school be back to normal next year?” My reply is always the…

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Wellness

Having A Goal I Can Control

I am one of those people who works best with clearly defined goals. I love a vision board and a deadline. I’m the person who will write something on a to-do list, just to get “credit” for crossing it off.…

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I’m a YES Mom All of a Sudden

I have always been a “eat your broccoli” and “do your homework first” kind of mom. I enforce bedtimes and screen times limits. We have always set expectations that our children treat us and others with respect and kindness. A…

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Marriage

For Better or Quarantine

Recently, a fan asked us, “How has your marriage changed during quarantine?” Penn and I took a second to think and both agreed…it hasn’t really changed. Honestly, we’ve been living in “quarantine” for six years now since we started our…

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10 New Hobbies for Quarantine

Almost everyday I come across someone talking about the new hobbies and projects they are completing with all their quarantine free time. Home improvement updates, massive closet clean outs, and Pinterest-worthy crafts paired with beautiful before and after photos on…

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5 Key Pieces of Loungewear

I love me some loungewear. Back in the day when we used to freely leave the house, I was the kind of person to come home and immediately switch to comfy pants. Home is for comfort…and comfortable I will be!…

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