The time has come, friends. My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone. Not just any pet though, a gecko. I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores. My […]
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How to Prepare Your Teen for Getting Braces: 5 Tips to Follow
Navigating the journey of getting braces can be a challenging experience for young teens. While the end result is a happy and healthier smile, there is often a long road ahead before you reach your final destination. Thankfully, understanding what to expect can help make the process smoother. Not only will your child be more comfortable, but they will soon start to look forward to the big day.5 Tips to Prepare Your Teen for Getting BracesInterested in learning more? Below we are going to discuss five tips that you should follow to prepare your teen for braces.Start with a comprehensive ...
Family Family Book Club Discussion
I have five favorite books of all time, which begs a whole other blog post at some point, but for now, one of the books on my list is This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. Carrie and I read this book, completely fell for it, wrote about it, talked about it, and then made everyone we knew read it. If we have a virtual book club book, it's This is How It Always, and after reading it, we have since read everything written by Frankel. We celebrate every time she has a new release, and please join ...
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A tank top is a sleeveless shirt with straps that go over your shoulders. It can be tight or loose, depending on the style. They're perfect for hot weather because they let your skin breathe and keep you cool. They come in many shapes and sizes and can be worn for almost any occasion.If you want to stay cool and put out a casual vibe, then you should have some tank tops in your wardrobe to choose from. However, women’s tank tops aren’t right for every occasion. Here are the best times to throw on a tank top...3 Smart Times ...
DIY Flower Bouquets with Kids: A Most Beautiful Tribute
Twelve years ago, March 2nd, my mother took her leave from this earth. One of the greatest gifts since has been celebrating her life in small ways through our day-to-day. I was recently reminded of this sweet way my kids celebrated her on Mother's Day six year ago--these DIY fresh flower bouquets were such a wonderful way to pay tribute!You see, for years prior to her cancer diagnosis, my mother worked tirelessly with her students to support the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days. How poignant that when she passed, daffodils were just starting to bloom outside. Daffodils will always carry ...
The Women Book Club Discussion
Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month's The Women book club discussion as part of our ongoing virtual book club. I LOVED this book, and we're excited to share it with you!Grab your copy HERE!Meredith and I are super excited to discuss our latest pick, The Women, by Kristin Hannah.Wow. Just wow. I’m going to admit here that I don’t always love Kristin Hannah books. I know, I know, everyone loves her!! But people have their own preferences and I just found a lot of her books weren’t what I was looking for. So I went into this one skeptically. ...
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