This week we celebrated my daughter Lydia’s 6th birthday at home with my parents. I cannot believe she just turned 6. How do they get so big so quickly? Lydia is an exceptionally caring, lovable, sweet, smart, beautiful little girl. To celebrate her school day, we let her help make her favorite dinner — homemade barbecue chicken pizza (with three cheeses…
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This #LoveAmericanHome shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias One of my favorite things to do since I was a child is antique-shopping. As young as I can remember, my dad and I would wander through thrift stores and visit flea markets, looking for hidden treasures. When I was in…
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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rubbermaid. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I can no longer deny reality. My daughter Lydia began Kindergarten my son Bryce began Preschool (two days a week) this week. And you know what? More…
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This #JustACallAway shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias This is the Fall of many changes. BIG changes! As I’ve written about already (at somewhat great length because it’s so major), Lydia began Kindergarten and Bryce began Preschool this week. Lydia beginning PreK last year was definitely life-changing for…
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This #SchoolYearReady shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias While I regularly discuss issues related to child development, I don’t really get into my educational background and experiences too often. At the age of 18, I decided I wanted to be a special education teacher. The inspiration? When I…
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