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Monday Musings: Our Trip to WaterColor, Florida
Last month our family traveled to WaterColor, Florida, for our first visit to the darling, family-friendly beach town on the famous 30A....

Samantha
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Supporting Women & Girls through Charitable Giving
One of my favorite ways to support the education, empowerment and equality of women and girls is through charitable giving. In theme with...

Samantha
Mar 9, 20212 min read
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Top Shelf: Glennon Doyle's Untamed
"When a woman finally learns that pleasing the world is impossible, she becomes free to learn how to please herself." - Glennon Doyle,...

Samantha
Mar 5, 20212 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Microwavable Bran Muffins
During the week, we enjoy quick breakfast options before we start school and work. This easy, homemade recipe is one we prepare a few...

Samantha
Mar 2, 20211 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: The Unplanned Bathroom Remodel
One afternoon in late August as I walked from my bedroom to the stairway, I discovered wet spots on our formal living room ceiling. The...

Samantha
Feb 23, 20212 min read
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Monday Musings: Splurge vs. Scrimp
Which purchases are worth the investment? Which purchases do you find yourself going the thrifty route? I did an examination of all types...

Samantha
Feb 14, 20212 min read
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Love Songs Spotify Playlist
Let's celebrate love with some music, shall we? I've compiled a list of songs that honor all types of love -- romantic, parental,...

Samantha
Feb 5, 20211 min read
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Monday Musings: A Life and Career to Honor and Revere
"Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch — what make you...

Samantha
Feb 1, 20212 min read
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Top Shelf: What Unites Us by Dan Rather & Elliot Kirschner
With a new administration in the White House and our country deeply divided, I found What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism by Dan...

Samantha
Jan 22, 20212 min read
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Monday Musings: Honoring MLK through Education & Art
Today, as a nation, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A gifted scholar, preacher, philosopher and civil...

Samantha
Jan 18, 20212 min read
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What I'm Loving: My Favorite Christmas Gifts
Now that we're several weeks passed Christmas, I'm eager to share some of my favorite gifts from the season -- the ones I've truly...

Samantha
Jan 15, 20212 min read
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Monday Musings: 2021 and Bamboo
"The human capacity for burden is like bamboo -- far more flexible than you'd ever believe at first glance." - Jodi Picoult For the last...

Samantha
Jan 4, 20212 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Post-Holidays Organization & Clean-Up
I'm over all the post-holiday stuff that's invaded my house. It's the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, which means I'm...

Samantha
Dec 29, 20202 min read
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Monday Musings: 2020 In One Word or Phrase
Honestly, I could use several unpleasant words to describe this last year. It's been a dumpster fire and a huge disappointment. But, in...

Samantha
Dec 28, 20202 min read
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Monday Musings: When I think of Christmas...
Andy Williams gets it right when he sings, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." I've always loved Christmastime -- some of my...

Samantha
Dec 21, 20202 min read
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Monday Musings: It's the Little Things
This time of year requires all types of gift buying -- the big and expensive items and the smaller, thoughtful things. One of my favorite...

Samantha
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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Top Shelf: One Day in December by Josie Silver
If you're looking for a love story to enjoy this holiday season while snuggled under a warm blanket on a cold winter evening, One Day in...

Samantha
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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#GivingTuesday: How I Honor This Day Each Year
"No one has ever become poor by giving." - Anne Frank It's the season of giving, and today is #GivingTuesday! You can honor this global...

Samantha
Dec 1, 20202 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: S'more Snack Mix Recipe
I've got a delicious, easy and fall-inspired recipe for you! Our family's favorite S'more Snack Mix is the perfect to-go treat and young...

Samantha
Nov 24, 20201 min read
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Create Your Own Antipasto Charcuterie Board - ALDI Style
As many of you know, I love ALDI grocery store. I've written twice about our family's favorite ALDI items. (You can read the posts here...

Samantha
Nov 13, 20201 min read
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