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Paleo Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore: a Low-Carb Meal!

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When many people think cacciatore, they think of a dutch oven or chicken simmering on the stove. A true chicken cacciatore recipe requires hours and multiple pots but let’s be realistic–I’ve yet to meet a mom who has time for that! Italian runs through my blood and with that comes a passion for Italian food. […]

Kid Birthday Gifts for Every Age that Win!

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My kids love being invited to birthday parties, but as a mom, I feel the stress of trying to find the perfect gift. When we go to a close friend or family member’s birthday party, we usually know the child well enough to pick out something they will really like. But with school friends, we […]

When Grief Rages

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Every year around this time, I share what’s most on my mind about my mom. While I’d always love to think my experience might grasp someone else hurting, the therapeutic catharsis has been a gift to myself. It’s been seven years since she died, and it still wows me how grief continues to reveal itself, […]

99 Percent Mine Book Club Discussion

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Thank you to Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy for bringing this month’s 99 Percent Mine book club discussion! I always love hearing her smart take on books, and make sure to follow along with her new bookstagram, @carriedawayreading on Instagram! Well, I couldn’t be happier that February is behind us! That being said, reading […]

Bathroom Farmhouse Makeover

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We have the world’s smallest powder room. You can literally sit on the toilet and brush your teeth at the same time. I’m not exaggerating. I guess because it was so small, we just never spent any time decorating it or making it look pretty after we moved in three years ago. And honestly, if […]

3 Healthy Coffee Recipes

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Throughout the years, coffee has been depicted as an unhealthy drink and many have been advised to steer clear. The truth is though, coffee has health benefits! There is such a thing as healthy coffee! Not only is it high in antioxidants, it can help stimulate your system to power through your day and as […]

Bioresponsive Game Your Kids’ Way to Self-Regulation

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Thank you to Mightier for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their very cool bioresponsive game to help your kiddos find their way to self-regulation. All the glowing reviews are 100% my own. I’ve made no secret of our ASD/SPD issues in these parts, friends. Along with these issues comes an […]

5 Unique Family Friendly Travel Ideas

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If you had told me seven years ago I would successfully make it to the grocery store with both kids, much less an actual vacation, I would have scoffed in disbelief! But hey, life and time happen, and somehow you find yourself tackling all kinds of once-thought-impossible things (as in, I now have survived our […]