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Your Ultimate Family Road Trip Resource Guide

In a few days, we’ll be embarking on an eight-hour road trip with two young children. I am excited about this. I remember my mom taking us on road trips to Oregon when I was a kid…she’d drive the three...

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Fun for Everyone in Branson, Missouri

I was invited to participate in a promotional tour of Branson, Missouri through US Family Guide’s Blogger Network. All opinions are my own, all experiences are my own, and I am so excited to share my...

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Just Because

I don’t know what it is about the second child, but they just seem…younger than the first. When Jack turned three, I thought, “WOW! He’s so grown-up!” But as Claire prepares to turns three (in just a...

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10 Things I Want My Daughter to Know

Having a daughter is incredible. I look at my daughter and I both know her from the inside out, and wonder where something so amazing came from at the same time. Does that even make sense? She is so...

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Jackets in July

I had to take a break from today’s regularly scheduled programming (which includes cleaning, and laundry, and taking the kids for haircuts) to bring you this breaking news. It’s 66 degrees. In Texas....

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Breastfeeding Resources for New Moms

Last week was World Breastfeeding Week. For the last several years, I’ve meant to write a post full of breastfeeding resources for new moms who might be struggling with breastfeeding, and every year...

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I’m Sad About the First Day of School. But I’m also Excited. And Anxious. And...

I feel all kinds of emotions about my kids starting school. Especially about Jack starting Kindergarten. Kindergarten! Today he said to me, “Are you sad that I’m starting Kindergarten?” “Yes,” I told...

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My Suburban Life

I used to think that the suburbs weren’t for me.  This is Harry. I’m not that girl, I would tell myself, and I meant it. I didn’t want a cookie cutter house, a tiny postage stamp of a lawn, an HOA...

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Princess Costumes EVERYWHERE? This DIY Dress-Up Station will Get you Organized!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DisneyBeauties #CollectiveBias Last week, the diamond edition of Sleeping Beauty was released...

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Getting My Kids to Eat Veggies: A Recipe and a Printable for Kids Who Don’t...

I’ve written about this before. Getting my kids to eat their veggies is kind of a…battle. To put it nicely. In all fairness, I have one child who will try anything I ask her to try and willingly eats...

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Star Wars Breakfast Ideas (TIE Fighter Eggs, Anyone?)

This post is sponsored by Goldrich Eggs. All opinions and ridiculous-looking characters made out of breakfast foods are entirely my own! #GoldRichYolk In our house, breakfast is probably our favorite...

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Inside Out Printable Bingo Game

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. If you’re looking for fun printable kids games, be sure to check out the fun Inside Out-inspired...

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Printable Back-to-School Checklist – and SHOES!

Oh, you guys. How quickly summer is flying by. Not that I’m entirely sad about that (working from home with bored kids is hard, y’all), but when I really think about? I’ll miss these lazy mornings and...

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Disney Princess Birthday Party: Free Printables and Simple Craft Ideas!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BDayOnBudget #CollectiveBias Well, somehow or other, my baby just turned four. Four years old,...

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Best Children’s Books for Back-to-School

Today, Julia from In the Afternoon is sharing some of the best children’s books for Back-to-School. My littlest is starting pre-school in a couple of weeks, and although I don’t think she’s afraid (she...

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Kids and Adults Alike will Love “Where is Pidge?” by Michelle Staubach Grimes

I received a copy of Where is Pidge? by Michelle Staubach Grimes I so could share the book and how it’s promoting literacy. I’ve got an autographed copy to send to a lucky reader, too! The only thing...

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Trick-or-Treating with a Toddler: Tips for a Successful Halloween

Have you ever gone trick-or-treating with a toddler? Because I have. And trick-or-treating with a toddler ain’t no joke, y’all. Methodist Richardson Medical Center has sponsored this post about tips...

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