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50 Things to Love About Life: Pets (Someday)

With my third child on the way, I decided to revisit a blog series I started when I was just…

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Practical Moving Tips from a Mom Who Just Did It

Some families, for one reason or another, move around often. Packing becomes second nature to them. I am confident that…

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50 Things to Love about Life: Working for a Living

I’m revisiting a 6-year-old blog series I started when I was pregnant with my first child that talks about all…

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50 Things to Love about Life: An Update

In early 2008, I was 50 days away from the due date of my first child, a little girl to…

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What is a Memory?

As I thought about family memories and what makes a memory, I started to think about a quote from Wilfrid…

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“Making Memories” No Excuse for a Messy House

It is the first time over visiting a friend, and there it is.  Usually displayed almost proudly on the front door…

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What Fall is Like (When You Are Not a Football Fan)

I’m not a football fan.  I went to high school games to socialize, and spent more time doing keg stands…

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Mumbling Mommy Bookshelf: What We’ve Been Reading

Looking for some grown-up books to read after the kids head back to school? Here are some book reviews and…

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The Summer of Pinterest: Cardboard Box School Room

This summer my daughters and I have been experimenting with Pinterest crafts and activities I’ve come across while browsing Pinterest.…

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A Mom’s Guide to Life After Maternity Leave

Planning to return to life after maternity leave is usually difficult for moms – but so many of us have to go…