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Around here: I’m ordering backpacks and gathering school supplies, and preparing myself for TWO school orientations. Around here: We’re getting all our library books read (and reading loved ones from our shelves). Around here: We’re starting new lunch traditions, soon to change to dinner traditions when school starts. Around here: We’re squeezing in all the last minute swimming that we can…. Read More
I’ve been really trying hard to be active more during the week. The days when I’m up early working, and then crashing in the afternoon—instead of crashing, I’ve been trying to get up and move. Sitting is said to be the new smoking. I’m doing everything in my power to stay healthy (and not . . .smoke?) Here are a… Read More
Warning: The Girl From Everywhere will have you planning an impromptu trip to Hawaii (it also may give you an overwhelming desire to collect maps)! In her debut offering, Heidi Heilig introduces us to Nix—a girl who has spent her entire life aboard her father’s ship, Temptation. Taking a map, adding a dash of belief they steer their ship through… Read More
feeling productive. re-commiting to getting my 10k steps in a day. With trips, vacation, and all things summery, I haven’t been able to get my steps in! listening to the What Should I Read Next podcast—I’m finally all caught up on my podcasts, and I’m adding more to the mix! contemplating ripping up the carpet in my living room. enjoying little… Read More
I know. I know. It’s almost the middle of the month and I’m just getting to my July goals. Honestly? I feel like the month is just getting started. Between the “new normal” of June, family vacations, VBS, and visiting family, life is just slowing down long enough for me to finally breathe! So there aren’t many, but here are… Read More
This weekend was hard. It left me exhausted and heartbroken. Instead of asking more whys and hows, here are five things that I’m loving (and are making me happy) right now. Trivia Crack. I’ve always loved trivia games. This one isn’t new (it’s an app on your phone), but I’ve started it up again with a vengeance with family. So, so fun… Read More
In DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira, sets a working map before you guiding you to your very own diy MFA. (Master of Fine Arts). I have wanted a Master (in Fine Arts or English) ever since the semester after I graduated (I only thought I was finished with school). Now, with three kids, a husband, a part time job, and working… Read More
