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Find my parenting fails, greatest joys, and stories about life in the posts below.

What I Learned on my Weekend as a Boy Mom

I’m a girl mom. I’m an only child girl mom. Well, she has a big brother who I call my Bonus, but he is significantly older and I didn’t raise him from birth. Last weekend,…

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Why Apartment Living is the Key to Happiness

Why Apartment Living is the Key to Happiness

Do you find yourself in a life transition where apartment life is on the horizon? I dreaded the thought of moving into an apartment … View Post
I Caved and Started Elf on the Shelf

I Caved and Started Elf on the Shelf

I vowed to never get an elf. The idea seemed exhausting and quite frankly I didn’t want to have to keep up yet … View Post
5 Favorite Picture Books to Read in November

5 Favorite Picture Books to Read in November

I have a festive habit of skipping right to Christmas come November in my home. But as a teacher, I can’t quite do … View Post