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Christmas Question Tag

The following are some Christmas questions I found at Root Report! I thought it would be a fun post and something different to hear us up for the week before Christmas! As a kid, did a sibling ever receive a present that you wished was for you?Not that I can remember. I’m sure there was… Continue reading Christmas Question Tag

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14 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas

In our house we don't do Elf on the Shelf because well... I don't want to deal with it and I don't think my oldest would believe the whole idea behind it.. but I do enjoy seeing what people come up with for their Elf to do each day! I wanted to share with y'all… Continue reading 14 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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20 Activities To Help With Our Sanity While We Quarantine

As you’re all aware we are currently under quarantine and supposed to be practicing social distancing which, for me, is making me go crazy. Yes, I am a SAHM.. yes, I homeschool.. however that doesn’t mean that I never leave my house. Normally we go out and about just to get out of the house… Continue reading 20 Activities To Help With Our Sanity While We Quarantine

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Advice To My Younger Self

-sigh-  “The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.” - Thomas S. MonsonLife has a lot of curveballs and bumpy roads and because of that we learn from the experiences. That's not to say it was fun or the best for us in the… Continue reading Advice To My Younger Self

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Two Decades

People always say "you said you couldn't live without them but look at you living.." It's true, I am living.. but it doesn't make it any easier sitting here with my girls wishing we could pack up and visit with their great-grandparents. Great-grandparents that they'll never get to meet or interact with. I'm doing the… Continue reading Two Decades

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Tips For Traveling with Kids

Traveling with kids, regardless of age, can be intimidating. From running around like a chicken with your head cut off making sure you have remembered everything to keeping them entertained and happy for the trip.. it's all a little, okay.. a lot, overwhelming. I've come up with a list of what to pack, clothes and… Continue reading Tips For Traveling with Kids

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Reminiscing, is it good for us?

indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events. Synonyms: recall, remember, reflect. Often times I find myself thinking back to when I was much younger, before my grandparents died, and how good things used to be. Of course I wouldn't change how my life is now, I just wish I could still be creating memories with… Continue reading Reminiscing, is it good for us?