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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!
I have never been big on traditional New Year’s resolutions. The kind that sound good on January 1st and quietly fade by February. What I want for 2026 feels different. It feels steadier. More grown up. More rooted in where we are and where we want to go. This year, my focus is financial stability…
For my next read, I chose The Body at Blackwell Lake: An Amateur Sleuth Paranormal Mystery by A.M. Caplan. It’s the first book I’ve read from her, and I was not disappointed. This was an interesting read because it was more of a mystery thriller than a psychological thriller. We learn…
For most of my adult life, I’ve done “all the right things.” I’ve tried diets. I’ve exercised. I’ve bought the programs, the products, and the plans that promised to finally make things click. Sometimes I’d see short-term progress, but it never lasted. And it often came with frustration, guilt, or…
I loved the last book so much, I thought I’d continue with another psychological book. Ward D by Freida McFadden was the perfect choice. This book was fantastic. And I know I say that a lot. But I guess I’m just really enjoying reading so much that all the books I read seem wonderful to…
I love Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday. Though there’s so much to do and prepare for, it really is a magical time of the year. This year was no exception. Getting Ready for Christmas Leading up to Christmas is such a busy time. Budgeting gifts, checking lists, watching our money…
This book was amazing. It may be my favorite so far. And I know I say that every time. But Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry was really gripping in a completely psychological way. It’s very similar to the other book I read by her called Saving Noah. It plays with your emotions 100% of the…
It’s after Halloween, but why not continue with the scary theme! This time, I chose Now is the Time of Monsters by A.G. Mock. And let me just say, wow! This was such a great book! We follow Cassie Kennedy, a mom to 5-year-old Bella Luna and a friend of Patricia Brewster. We learn about…
Here’s another new recipe I found on Facebook. I’ve had some pretty good luck with food I find there, and this was no exception. All 3 kids and Mike just loved it! It was such a hit, I thought I’d share the recipe…
There is a list that lives in your head at all times. Permission slips. Dentist appointments. When the dog needs shots. Who outgrew their shoes. Whether there is milk. The mental load is not just tasks. It is constant tracking. It is exhausting. Invisible Work Is Still Work Planning meals…