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New Journeys and Fresh Starts
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to go with your gut and step out into the world with new eyes? Of course, you have. I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there at some point. I am there now. As you all know, I teach full-time and run after three kids. I’ve… Continue reading
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Seasons of Parenting
A common comparison for life is to look at it as seasons. Seasons change, some are harsher than others, and some are amazing. The same comparison can be made with parenting. Since my oldest has been diagnosed ADHD, I have been an open book about it. I talk about her meds, therapy, home strategies…but what… Continue reading
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Self-doubt Struggles
This post is going to be raw and as real as I can get through words. Self-doubt can kill your dreams. Let me further explain… I haven’t written in a while for focusing on editing my manuscript. I am doing my best to read it with ‘fresh eyes’, but as the author I can only… Continue reading
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Quick Self-Care Tips for the Busy Mom
Being a mom (to either fur or human babies) is a daunting task that takes a toll on the time you put into yourself. Here are some quick self-care tips that I’ve found helpful to me as a busy mom. 1. Find a good sugar scrub. Mine is a gentle scrub made by Scentsy. There… Continue reading
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The Hardest Part of Grief
This post hits hard on a few levels. We have had a tragedy in our family that has rocked us all to the core. In my little household, it has hit our oldest the hardest. That is where the hardest part of grief comes in. This past Wednesday my husband responded with his volunteer department… Continue reading
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Small Town Getaway
This past winter break I vowed to not touch any work stuff for the duration of the two weeks. And you know what? I succeeded! (Shocking, I know!) The first week consisted of Christmas gatherings and family. The second was visiting elderly family in Virginia and having a small town getaway as a family. I… Continue reading
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Leaving 2020 With Peace
Going into the new year, I’ve always stressed over the things to come. Taxes that are due quickly after the start of the year, back to school plans, laundry…always laundry. This year I feel like I need to leave 2020 with peace and not stress over what’s to come. The past few weeks have left… Continue reading
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2020, It’s Been Real
But not real fun. This past year has been a struggle for many (if not all) of us. It all started with the Coronavirus outbreak. The word “pandemic” shot fear through everyone worldwide. We’ve started wearing masks, hoarding toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and avoiding daily tasks due to risk of illness. My family has… Continue reading
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My Why.
Everyone has a why. It doesn’t matter what you are doing or the path you are taking, we all have a reason for starting. A reason for doing what we do. That is your why. I am pursuing writing again because I love it. It’s my therapy. I am able to get so many more… Continue reading
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Family Traditions
Every Thanksgiving I start thinking about all of the things we did growing up. All of the things I’ve learned from my elders, the skills we’ve been fortunate enough to pass down many generations, and the experiences that most people never get to have. This is just a taste of what it was like for… Continue reading
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The Widow’s Heart and This Day Forward
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