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  • Stepping Into the Unknown

    Stepping Into the Unknown

    I have been doing lots of soul searching lately. My husband and I both started therapy, individually, in January 2020. Which if you have ever thought about going to therapy, but were unsure or felt like you needed a diagnosis to go. You don’t! Take care of yourself, heal yourself, and support your mental health.…

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  • New Year, Same You!

    New Year, Same You!

    Every New Year there is always the posts about “New Year, New You!” I know I’m not the only one that sees this out there. But to me, is there really a new you? Aren’t you still the same person at your core? You are constantly evolving with every day tasks, work responsibilities, parenting, inner…

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  • Elf on the Shelf 2021: The Final Half

    Bob and Sally have gone back to the North Pole with Santa. It was a fun season and we all miss them but next year’s adventures will be here before we know it. They had a lot of fun surprising the kiddos each day! Here is the rest of Bob and Sally’s adventure for 2021.…

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  • Elf on the Shelf 2021: Part 1

    Elf on the Shelf 2021: Part 1

    Well, can you believe it?!? We are halfway through the holiday elf season already. Bob and Sally have been quite busy with all of their daily adventures for my kiddos. Here’s a recap of some of things they have done this year. If you want more instructions on a few of the science projects, just…

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  • Old Dog, New Tricks

    Old Dog, New Tricks

    I don’t know who decided that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but they are sadly mistaken. We had to put down our Griffon, Jerry Garcia, on Nov 8th. He was 11 1/2 years old. He had cancer and became septic. He was not only a great hunting companion, but he was my…

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  • Let the Elf Adventures Begin!

    Let the Elf Adventures Begin!

    They’re Back! Bob and Sally are ready for some fun and mischief this holiday season. I can’t wait either. My boys were so excited to find out they arrived this morning. If you want to keep up on all of Bob and Sally’s adventures this year, follow me on instagram @leslielarch. For more ideas, check…

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  • An InstaPot Thanksgiving

    An InstaPot Thanksgiving

    This Thanksgiving is quite odd for us. We are still thankful for all that we are blessed with but we are moving at the beginning of next week so having all the kitchenware available needed for Thanksgiving was a bit impossible. We had thought about just forgetting the holiday and make a thanksgiving feast later…

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  • A Dog’s Thanksgiving

    A Dog’s Thanksgiving

    Now I have to give Starbucks props because Pup cups are were it is at! My big guy loves our trips to Starbucks but if you at home, don’t feel like going out, and want to give your pup a treat. All you need are some dog cookies and some whip cream. Don’t forget your…

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  • Grandpa’s Famous Dressing

    Grandpa’s Famous Dressing

    Happy Thanksgiving! Growing up my mother made this Dressing every year for thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite

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