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The 12 Days of Thanksgiving: A Tradition Filled With Giggles & Creativity
Every year, we try to add something fun and memorable to our Thanksgiving activities and this year, our “Pluck the Turkey” game absolutely stole the show. One of the days…
You’re Not Failing: A Love Letter from one Exhausted Parent to Another
Can we talk about beverages for a second?You know what I mean. The morning coffee or two or maybe four that’s less of a drink and more of a lifeline.…
The Thankful Pumpkin: A November Tradition That’ll Have Your Family Fighting Over the Marker!
Move over, Elf! Even though you know how much I love our elves. There’s a new November tradition in town, and this one doesn’t involve tiny furniture or creative hiding…
🦃 Pluck the Turkey
Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, giving, and gathering together. And what better way to count down the days than with a fun, family-filled game of Pluck the Turkey! This…
🎄✨ Planning for Your Elves’ Return: Making Christmas Magical for Everyone ✨🎄
Can you believe it’s almost that time again? The countdown is on, just 44 days until our elves return! Around here, they always show up the day after Thanksgiving, bringing…
41: The Year of Beautiful Becoming
✨ 41 ✨ A new year, a new chapter. 4 is for roots + stability, 1 is for fresh starts, and together they remind me this year is about both…
How I Involve My Kids in Creative Projects Without Losing My Mind
Let me start by saying this: creativity and parenthood are both beautiful… and bonkers. And trying to do both at the same time? That’s an adventure all its own. I’ve…
From the Beach to the Bookshelf: Behind the Scenes of Aurora’s Beach Adventure
When I first created Aurora, our lovable musk ox with a heart full of curiosity, I had no idea how much joy she would bring to our family, and to…
Letting Go of the Guilt When Routines Fall Apart
It’s the beginning of August, and if you’re anything like me, you’re living in this strange space between summer freedom and back-to-school planning. Part of me is craving the return…
Horton Hears a Who Day: Listening for the Whos Among Us
Today is one of our favorite days of the year—Horton Hears a Who Day! My kids and I celebrate it every May 15th with excitement, imagination, and a whole lot…
Maycember Madness: How to Survive the Most Chaotic Month of the Year
April was rough like the rain before the storm…but now we have hit May. They call it Maycember for a reason. Somehow, May has become the new December—just without the…
Our New Chapter with a Sweet, Fluffy Girl
This past week, we opened our hearts and home to a new family member—Daisy, a 13-month-old Old English Sheepdog with the gentlest soul and the sweetest eyes. She came to…
Happy Easter to All!
From our family to yours, we hope your day has been as bright and joyful as ours! Today has been filled with all the best Easter traditions: surprise baskets with…
Spirited Harmony – Episode 6: Pause, Breathe, and Celebrate Progress
Sometimes the best thing we can do is simply breathe. Hey friends! It’s been a little while since my last podcast episode, and I wanted to hop on for a…
Life Happens, But Love Is Always On Time: My Last-Minute Valentine’s Game
I absolutely love showing appreciation to the people in my life. It’s one of my favorite things to do—whether it’s for my kids, my husband, or my coworkers. Every year,…
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