...finding perfection in imperfection daily.
I’ve been off of work for a week now with a glorious week of vacation ahead. This is the longest stretch of vacation I’ve had since my maternity leave in 2007 (if you even call that a vacation). Like many of you, technology rules my life. I work at a computer 9+ hours a day only to […]
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[Image credit] I’m not gonna lie, choosing a daycare can be emotional, exhausting and a royal pain in the arse. The good news is that the perfect daycare is out there, it’s just a matter of finding it. Clicky right over here for my helpful tips on finding that perfect daycare the whole family will love!
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[Image Credit] What I love most about Christmas trees are the stories they tell. Some trees tell the story of a 75% off sale at Pier 1 Imports last January. Some trees tell the stories of days gone by. Some trees even tell the story of a hopeful future. My tree tells the story of […]
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This post goes out to my Daddy Friends (hugs). If buying a gift for the woman who heroically gave birth to your child(ren) is stressful and feels like a test, it’s probably because it is. First and most importantly, please don’t limit yourself to shopping at Walgreens at 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Take a few […]
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[Image Credit] Being a mom is seriously hard work. Anyone who disagrees is probably doing it wrong. We worry, we try, we succeed, we fail and we learn. What I’ve learned most this year can be summed up in three little words. The hardest three words I have ever had to say: I need help. I […]
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I was watching him talk to his uncle with such ease, using words like “ridiculous” and “surprisingly”. He used his hands when he spoke and stood in a relaxed stance as he talked about viral videos on YouTube. He did this thing with his eyebrows when he worked to conjure up a thoughtful response. He listened […]
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So what makes me qualified to write a post titled “Tips for Creating Successful Family Portraits”? That is a most excellent question. Well…like you, I’ve had my share of photo sessions gone wrong. Oh, and my brother is a photographer which practically makes me one too. Well, maybe it doesn’t but still. Oh yeah, the portrait tips. You’ll need to click on […]
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I hope I’m not tempting the fates by writing this post. Have you ever felt like things were going too well? Like for a brief moment the planets were aligned and the universe was smiling down on you? Well, I don’t feel that way very often. You see, I’m pretty much a worry addict and when things are going […]
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This year I decided to save myself the frustration of creating the perfect family Christmas card by choosing pictures taken over the course of the year. Traditionally, I eagerly plan a stress-filled holiday-themed photo shoot with major expectations for everyone to look merry and bright, because that works… This brings me to the making of 2008’s Christmas […]
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The Untitled GenX Podcast
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