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motherhood

Holiday Gift Guide: preteen & teen boys 2025

I can't believe it's that time of year again. How did that happen so fast? But it's time to start planning and shopping for holiday gifts. Aiming to find the perfect presents that will light up their faces. And nothing stresses me out more than shopping for boys. I feel like they are so simple, […]

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lifestyle

Conditioned to chase belonging instead of becoming

So many girls and women grow up believing they have to belong to a group to matter. They spend years chasing friendships, questioning themselves, and wondering why they never quite fit in. But here’s the thing — you are not broken. You’re not “too much” or “not enough.” The problem isn’t you — it’s the […]

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motherhood

Teen friendly summer bucket list

It's that time of year - bucket list time. Every summer, I create a family bucket list that gives us something to look forward to, transforming our warm months into a vibrant tapestry of shared experiences. We only have so little time with our kids before they start driving and having jobs, so these lists […]

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