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8 Tips and Tricks to Consigning Kids Clothing
I started consigning my kids clothes about two years ago. I tried once when I lived in Connecticut, but the first try was a mess. Nothing of mine was bought by the store…
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The Hardest Part of Kindergarten
I was somewhat prepared for Bean starting kindergarten this year. I read a few articles about it online, talked to some friends who had been through this before, and reminded myself that Bean was…
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Things I Love Right Now
1. Bean’s soccer games. I love cheering for him on Saturdays at his soccer games. It has been so fun to watch him grow and learn this season. He doesn’t seem to have…
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While We Wait.
I’ve been missing my dad this week. Things at work are not going well this year, for lots of different reasons, and Dad had this way of cutting through bullshit and getting right…
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The Yin and Yang of Parenting
Michael got Student of the Month today. First Student of the Month in his class this year. Gracie went time out for throwing mulch at kids on the playground. Twice. You win some,…
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Marriage, Money, and Mario
On Friday night, we had a movie night with our kids, which has become our weekly tradition. We had a lot of fun with them, but both Chris and I were ready when…
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Family Life in the Chevy Traverse
I was fortunate enough to test drive a Chevrolet Traverse a few weeks ago. As an on-the-go family of four, we need a vehicle that is able to keep up with the demands of…
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Weekend Warriors
This weekend was packed FULL of excitement for our family. I’m starting to notice a pleasant trend in that regard, actually. Of course, we had round two of Gracie’s ballet lessons. This time,…
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When My Story Beckons
About once a year, I go through the blogging blues. Usually, it happens when my real life picks up pace for one reason or another, and blogging becomes a burden rather than a…
