i want to talk about a place. i wish i could say it was a super VIP, exclusive place. it’s not. not even a tiny bit. in fact, without knowing the vast majority of you …
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the february funk
it’s that time of the year again. and by that i mean: february. for better or worse, the fresh, hope-filled pace of the new year is beginning to stabilize into a familiar, predictable rhythm that …
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not all who wander are lost
note: i originally wrote and guest-published this piece for a friend’s blog, but i’m re-posting it here for my loyal readers’ delight. xo! not all who wander are lost. if you’ve never heard this quote, you’re probably …
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kid-free traveling: a sensory experience
note: i wrote and published this post on denver’s mile high mamas, but i’m re-posting here for my loyal readers’ delight. your bags are packed. your ‘how to keep the kids alive while i’m gone’ speech has been …
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scbwi conference: debunking first-timer fears
hello, world! in a rare morning twist, my children appear to be napping simultaneously. is this what free time feels like? yas. i’ll take it. i also happen to be long overdue to share an …
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five tips for creating a slightly more bearable sleep training experience
note: i originally wrote and published this post on denver’s mile high mamas, but i’m re-posting here for my loyal readers’ delight. hello formerly-well-rested-humans-turned-parental-zombies, i’m one of you. in fact, at this very moment i’m writing to you …
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ten cliché pieces of parenting advice i hate to love
whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned child-rearing warrior, you’re probably familiar with the exhilarating, warm-and-fuzzy, i-can’t-believe-it bubble that encapsulates a pregnancy’s earliest days. you know, the days where you’re eagerly checking your weekly …
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back to busy-ness
oh helloooooooo stranger(s)! ‘tis me: your long-lost, borderline delinquent, certifiably-scattered, but-most-definitely-well-intentioned, seasonal blogger friend. i know you’ve missed me. what i don’t know is how you’ve managed to get any sleep at night without my random …
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tumors, nerves and needles… oh my!
Happy November, chitlins! In the spirit of my blog’s namesake, I’d like to tell you about a newish season of life I’ve been navigating recently. I say ish because the season isn’t entirely fresh to …
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itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka… HALLOWEENSIE!
Folks, the internet is a super cool place. Thanks to this lovely little blog of mine, I recently crossed paths with an amazing gal (and fellow picture-booking fool), Shaelyn Berg. Shae is the fabulous face behind the blog Writing PBs & Joy. In …
seasons of sam 