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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 read quite a few Lucinda Berry books at this point, and I pretty much know what I’m getting myself into when I pick one up. Dark family secrets. Trauma. Complicated characters. And at least a few moments where I wonder why I do this to myself. Her First Lie definitely delivered all of…
AI in education can feel controversial. But it can also be incredibly helpful when used correctly. The key is guidance, not replacement. Study Guides Paste notes and ask: “Turn this into a study guide with key points and practice questions.” That helps your child review efficiently. Breaking Down…
There is just something about a good oatmeal raisin cookie. They’re soft, chewy, a little bit cinnamon-y, and packed with sweet raisins. And this is one of those recipes I’ve had around for a long time, as you can probably tell from my well-loved, stained, handwritten copy! The original…
If you’ve been around here for a while, you probably already know that I love Freida McFadden. She may actually be my favorite author at this point. Her books are just so easy to read, and I mean that in the best possible way. They pull me in quickly, keep me guessing, and usually have…
I’ve read two other books by Mary Kubica, Local Woman Missing and She’s Not Sorry, and after It’s Not Her, I think it’s safe to say I need to keep reading her books. I absolutely devoured this one. It’s Not Her started off with a bang and never stopped. From the very beginning, there was…
I have read a lot of Freida McFadden books at this point, and somehow she still manages to completely catch me off guard. The Divorce was no exception. Once I got into this one, I could not finish it fast enough. I had to know what happened, and let’s just say I was not expecting…
I can say that Darcy Coates has become one of my favorite authors. I love her writing style, and her stories are truly engaging. Ghost Camera was no different. And the best part? This book contained several more stories I could not put down! When Jenine finds an abandoned Polaroid camera, she…
Sometimes the best recipes are the ridiculously simple ones. I came across the idea for these slow cooker ribs online and knew I had to try them. Ribs are one of those meals that can feel like they should require a smoker, a grill, or at least a whole lot of work. These require none…
Tonight, I locked the front door. That probably doesn’t sound significant. But all summer, no matter how late it got, if Devin wasn’t home yet, I left it unlocked for him. He worked a lot this summer. He stayed with friends. He went out and did things. There were plenty of nights when he…