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Monday Musings: High School Nostalgia
As '90s fashion makes a resurgence, including "retro t-shirts" at Target featuring Nirvana, Metallica and Tupac, I'm becoming...

Samantha
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Monday Musings: Healthy Boundaries
It goes without saying, parents feel stretched in several different directions. We have our household and family responsibilities, work...

Samantha
Aug 21, 20232 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Prepping for A New Season
As the final weeks of summer are upon us, I'm taking inventory of what I need to do, purchase and plan for in preparation for the fall...

Samantha
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Top Shelf: Books that Stick, Part II
A few weeks ago, Fay posted about books that have really stayed with her through the years. I am going to share a few books that I will...

Samantha
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Tips for Packing School Lunches
One of the real bummers of shifting from summer to school year is the lunch packing. All of our children pack their own lunches, but we...

Samantha
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Monday Musings: School Year Preparations
Well, it's time to accept that summer is winding down. My kids start school this week. I feel prepared as best as I can be. For the first...

Samantha
Aug 7, 20232 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Early Back-to-School Checklist
I know you're thinking, back-to-back posts about school and the fall?! Yes, but please keep reading! This post provides a short list of...

Samantha
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Summer Cleaning, Organizing & Decorating
I've tried to spend time cleaning out the clutter and tackling long-standing projects the last two months. If I had to give myself a...

Samantha
Jul 18, 20231 min read


What I’m Loving: Summer Accessories & Products
We're in the middle of summer, and today I'm sharing fun and cute products that you still have time to enjoy over the next couple months...

Samantha
Jul 14, 20231 min read


Monday Musings: The Real Never-Ending Story
Hint: It's always there and hard to keep up with....any guesses?! Laundry. Everyday. Nonstop. As a family of five, we don't have "small"...

Samantha
Jul 10, 20232 min read


Monday Musings: Prepping for Prime Day
Our musings on this Monday aren't deep or dramatic, because we're musing over upcoming Prime shopping! Prime Day is actually two days of...

And She Writes
Jul 3, 20232 min read


What I’m Loving: July 4th Playlist
While we spend the upcoming holiday with friends and family, we all need great music to enjoy. I've curated a list of songs from all...

Samantha
Jun 30, 20231 min read


Monday Musings: Welcome, Summer!
It's officially summer! Where I'm located, temperatures will reach triple digits this week. Despite the heat, I am excited for summer to...

Samantha
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Top Shelf: Verity by Colleen Hoover
In case you've been living under a rock, Colleen Hoover's books are all the craze on social media, in the bookstores and on bestseller...

Samantha
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Monday Musings: Road Trip Memories
Growing up, my family took many long, summer road trips. I was rarely excited for them, but they were packed with memories — the obvious...

Samantha
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Summer Fashion
One of favorite traditions when welcoming a new season is to shop for pieces of clothing. Recently, I've made purchases I'm really...

Samantha
Jun 6, 20231 min read


Monday Musings: It's Time to Check In
At the beginning of this year, I set my word for 2023 – connectedness. I want to spend this year focusing on my relationship with others...

Samantha
Jun 5, 20232 min read


What I'm Loving: Traditional Books and Audiobooks
As you know by now, I love to read. It's how I unwind, learn new information and research a topic. In 2022, I listened to a personal...

Samantha
May 26, 20232 min read


Monday Musings: Grateful Heart
After spending Mother's Day with my family, I'm feeling especially grateful for the life I've been blessed with. Although the hard days...

Samantha
May 15, 20231 min read


What I'm Loving: Summer Playlist
Summer is around the corner! I can't wait for the sunshine, cookouts, pool time and listening to great music on those perfect lazy days....

Samantha
May 12, 20231 min read
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