Because parenting is often challenging, we wanted to present tools and strategies that might be helpful, in this case, for parenting in September.
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15+ Best Books For Fall
These books are recent favorites over the past couple of years. I loved all of these choices! Check out my list of Best Books For Fall!
Parenting in August: 11 Hacks To Know
Because parenting is often challenging, we wanted to present tools and strategies that might be helpful, in this case, for parenting in August.
5 More Things To Know When Your Child Turns 18
5 Things To Know When Your Child Turns 18 There are several things to know once your child turns 18, and I address the most important things in another post. However, it's been a while since I wrote that post -it is all still applicable and important -but here are 5...
Simple Outdoor Country Wedding Ideas
Outdoor Country Wedding Ideas Three years ago, our middle son, Will, got married. I am finally sitting down to write this post about a wonderful event. Simple outdoor country wedding ideas came together as a post in my head a few weeks ago, and I have been adding...
Visiting Tikal, Guatemala
Visiting Tikal, Guatemala My husband and I finally took a trip to Tikal to see the Mayan ruins on our 8th trip to the beautiful country of Guatemala. I will share how we traveled, where we stayed, and how we visited the Tikal National Park in this post on Visiting...
Parenting in July: 11 Hacks To Know
Because parenting is often challenging, we wanted to present tools and strategies that might be helpful, in this case, for parenting in July.
My Turning 60 Bucket List
My Turning 60 Bucket List It doesn't seem that long ago I wrote a turning 50 Bucket List, and here I am in 2026 writing a Turning 60 Bucket List!!! I will be 60 in 2 1/2 years. Oh my! I am definitely not a particularly adventurous person. One of the reasons I make...
Parenting in June: 11 Hacks To Know
Because parenting is often challenging, we wanted to present tools and strategies that might be helpful, in this case, for parenting in June.
Go-To Fun For Grown Kids At Home: 11 Easy Activities
Some people might say that grown kids don’t need toys. They don’t want to play with them. I am here to strongly disagree. Here is some great go-to fun for grown kids at home!
Parenting in May: 11 Hacks To Know
Because parenting is often challenging, we wanted to present tools and strategies that might be helpful, in this case for parenting in May.
9 Favorite Movies About Graduation
There are so many movies that will answer the question, “What’s your favorite movie about graduation?” Check one out now!
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