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10 Reasons to Love the Family-Friendly King and Prince Resort

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***Thank you to the King and Prince Resort for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on why the incredibly family-friendly King and Prince Resort is a must-visit!*** You know those magical unicorn times with kids, the rare ones when you think, “Sweet! We’ve got this family gig down and it’s working out–it’s […]

All We Ever Wanted Book Club Discussion

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Happy August, friends! Before we get to our book club‘s All We Ever Wanted Book Club Discussion, let’s pause a moment to take stock. How’s your summer season going? If your neck of the woods looks anything like ours, things are hopping! I saw this someecard the other day and could completely relate! Despite all the chaos, […]

10 Smart Tips for a First-Time Visit to Gatorland

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***Thank you to Gatorland for hosting my family for our first-time visit to Gatorland and sponsoring this post so I could share our experience with you!*** A year ago, one of my husband’s co-workers shared such a glowing, rave review of Gatorland, our interest was very piqued. So when we decided on a family road […]

5 Ways to Help Your College Grad Leave the Nest

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Great news, your child has completed college. Now what? As a mom, your main worry was giving your child the best education. Unlike the yesteryears where getting a college education was a guarantee of getting a good job, things have changed. More so, the issue of high student debt, job competition, and high living standards can be overwhelming […]

5 Home Maintenance Hacks to Keep Your Space Safe

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***Thanks to One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® for sponsoring this post so I could share these smart home maintenance hacks with you! All thoughts and opinion s are my own.*** Oh hey! Raise your hand if you feel super on-top of and organized about all of the things you need to do tocare for your home…what’s that? No one […]

How to Walk Away Book Club Meeting

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Whew! We’re a month in and summer is going fast and furious. But you know that Carrie and I are still making time to read! She’s here to scoop you on our latest (hint hint–it’s a SUPER beach read!), and thank YOU for joining us for this How to Walk Away Book Club meeting! *********************************************************** […]

8 Smart Tips for Visiting an Amusement Park with Your ASD/SPD kid

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***Thank you to Dutch Wonderland for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on Visiting an Amusement Park with Your ASD/SPD kid!*** Growing up visiting Dutch Wonderland (one of my earliest memories is sliding down the birthday cake slide into a mud puddle–my grandparents were thrilled ;)), and now sharing this special place with […]

The Female Persuasion Book Club Discussion

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Friends, we made it!! June is officially here! Oof, I know…I never thought I’d make it. While you’re still fighting through the last week or so of school if you’re in our neck of the country’s woods, it’s none too early to start digging into your summer reading list while avoiding the end-of-the-year chaos 😉 Hey, […]

6 Smart Reasons You Need a Barn Door in Your Home

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I love rustic home decor! It feels effortless, and many pieces are very affordable or easy to make yourself (see our DIY Pallet Board Coat Rack and Easy DIY Barn Wood Frame posts for ideas to get you started!). Now that our kiddos are solidly school-age, and there’s less flurry of messy diapers and juice […]