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Thankful

Well, I have survived for three days since having my wisdom teeth removed. Not a whole lot of anything was accomplished by me this weekend, but it did get me looking towards the week ahead (praying I’ll be able to eat by…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Well this is one week I was not wishing to rush. Today I am having all four of my wisdom teeth removed and not exactly looking forward to it. My week began full of excitement as my husband and I were in NYC (which you probably…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday, friends! As fall turns to winter I’m doing my best to keep the kids entertained indoors. We’ve spent time at the library, a local science center, ‘picture’ toy shopping (Jack takes pics of the toys he hopes to get…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Well, it’s Friday, again! We are a week into November and time isn’t slowing down. I had a wonderful week that started out at a football game with some of my best friends. It continued on as we celebrated my Mom’s 5*th birthday…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday! So the week is already over, as is Halloween and it’s November. Wow. After being away this past weekend for a wedding, the rest of the week felt like a whirlwind and I don’t see that letting up just yet. We have…

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Budget Talk

Budget Talk

Okay friends, today I am going to chat about what can be a sensitive topic (for me especially), and that’s budgets. The word alone makes me feel cringe and feel restricted, but life really isn’t about having it all is it? I do…

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Keeping baby warm...

Keeping baby warm...

…and healthy! That’s every parents’ goal as we go through these chilly to frigid months, right? As you well know, or will soon figure out, life is no fun at all when a child is sick. Keeping them warm and bundled is step number…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday, all! This week marks the week that I broke out my wool coats for the first time this season. I love them, but I wasn’t exactly ready for them just yet! We also had our first trick or treat outing of the year at the…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Each time Friday comes around I am shocked at how quickly it has once again appeared. The season that I love to get the most out of happens to correspond with the same time the days get shorter and shorter. Not fair! I also…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday! As I had mentioned, we started off our week in the Poconos with Jack’s family for a mini-family getaway. As much as I love vacations of any sort, it always takes forever for me to feel caught up at home. Maybe by…

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