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My Blog about stuff – family, sports, travel, and cooking.
My blog is almost like my journal. I keep track of my kids’ various activities, from Taekwondo to Soccer to Band. I also spend time writing about our various travels, whether to family or one of the many soccer events we attend. You might also find a good recipe, or two!
Money can feel overwhelming. Not because we do not understand it, but because it requires time, attention, and emotional energy. Most of us are juggling work, kids, groceries, appointments, and trying to remember if we paid the electric bill. AI will not magically make you wealthy. But it can help…
I’ve turned back to Freida McFadden for Dear Debbie. Debbie Mullein is losing it. For years, she’s been helping New England wives who come to her column for advice. She’s always guided them in the right direction, no matter the subject. But it seems her life is spiraling out of…
My dad has written several books. Two of them have been published, and they’re both available on Amazon. He is an excellent writer, and I’m not just saying that because he’s my dad. I’m saying it because his stories genuinely pull you in. His characters feel lived-in and complex. There’s humor…
We go to the Science Museum Oklahoma every chance we get. Austin is 7, and he loves it more than all of us combined. For as long as I can remember, he’s been telling us he wants to be a scientist—so at this point, we’re just fully leaning in and doing everything we can to…
For my next read, I chose The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding. It’s the first for me from this author, but I’ve heard great things about it. After her restaurant fails, and she falls deeper into debt, Lee Gulliver begins living out of her car. In Seattle, she parks in a secluded spot by…
I noticed something the other day while scrolling through my phone. It was not anything dramatic or surprising, just quietly obvious once I saw it. There are very few photos or videos of me. There are tons of them of my kids. Devin, Braden, and Austin at different ages and stages. School events…
Working from home sounds flexible. And it is. But it is also layered. You are answering emails while the dishwasher runs. You are on a call while mentally calculating what’s for dinner. You are home, but not always available. AI can help reduce the mental switching. Create a Realistic Daily…
I just finished the Jade Monroe FBI Series and quickly turned to one of my favorite authors, Freida McFadden. This time, I’ve read The Crash. In Part I, we meet Teagan, who is 8 months pregnant. She works at the grocery store, picking up extra shifts and nearly-expired food when possible. She…
This time, I turned to a physical book by Darcy Coates called Dead of Winter. It was another recommendation I saw many times, and one that Devin gave me for Christmas. It looks great, and I love the cover! (I should have read this during our snowstorm a few weeks ago!) This book focuses on…