Summer Essentials Every Mom Should Pack

Summer is here… now what? It’s hot, the sun’s out, the kids are running wild and you have to get them out of the house but what to bring with you? There are a few essentials I pack every time we leave the house no matter our destination. My children are a little older so […]

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Florida Hidden Treasures: Cedar Lakes

Every once in a while you find something unexpected, and that’s what we did this weekend as we journeyed to Williston, Fl to check out Cedar Lakes. If you are looking for an adventure outside this place is perfect for taking a little hike along a trail with multiple elevations from high to low in […]

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DIY Dollar Spot Easter Baskets Ideas for Kids

I remember my first Easter as a new mom. My daughter was no more than a month old and we got her a first easter themed basket from the store. It was stuffed with toys, a stuffed animal, and other little trinkets. What I realized the next year is she didn’t care for half of […]

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Your health is important (schedule the appt)

I can’t be the only mom to put off doctor’s appointments. I can honestly say it’s not that I don’t care about my health. I just find any and everything else to do instead. Sometimes to the detriment of my health and well-being but I find that’s true for a lot of moms. We are […]

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Baking with kids: bonding and cupcakes

Baking is a love language. I’ve always loved to bake, I even did a semester of culinary school until I realized one it was taking my whole day (I mean 7 to 5 like a job) and two I didn’t want to be a chef I wanted to bake! The school I went to only […]

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Must Watch Holiday Movies

It’s time to watch some holiday cheer. I am a sucker for a good Christmas movie just like I’m a sucker for a good romance novel. I’ve been watching holiday movies since the day after Halloween and not just Hallmark so I thought why not put together a list for you of some must watch […]

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Minimalist Holiday Gift Guides

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I’ve always loved Christmas time for all the twinkling lights, season greetings, and family traditions. It feels like the time approaches faster every year. And every year I wonder what to get the people in my life for the holidays. Honestly, they don’t need much so I […]

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Saving for a Rainy Day

So, I recently had to make a big purchase and let me tell you I was freaking out! It came out of nowhere, but I knew I wanted to take this leap, so I combine savings and checking and all the things and was still short…. I wasn’t sure it would happen and then it […]

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5 Easy Tips for a successful school year

As we head back to school and many head back in person parents and kids need some help getting back in the hang of things. Here are 5 easy tips to get you started.   Create a bedtime routine. Summer is official over and the best way to start the school year and the day […]

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VP3 at home: Tools and tips

Back to School School has started back in our county and Covid is still a major concern. I finally sent my son back to daycare when school started again but wanted to share some of the tips and materials we used over the last year to help him learn from home. At the end of […]

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