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Audiobooks are one of the best parts of a road trip. Shared stories, then shared adventures. Sigh. Truly solid memories. So many of our cross country treks are marked by the books we listened to en route; it’s like they’re merged together in a beautiful, collaborative way. This summer we have two specific books on […]
This piece was written in collaboration with Nugget for review purposes. With that said, we have loved the Nugget brand for years and only recommend products we truly believe in. Long ago we fell in love with the Nugget. This play couch has been a source of fun, imagination, and comfort over the years for […]
Let’s collectively turn the calendar and officially welcome May! Spring is bursting, Mother’s Day is just two weeks away, then the end of school, and a long weekend … needless to say, this year is flying by. In hopes of lessening a bit of your load, I’ve gathered some favorites to share for Mother’s Day. […]
With Easter being in March this year it kind of snuck up on me! You too? I couldn’t be happier though! Easter is one of my favorite celebrations. I just joined the free Holy Week mail series from Hosanna Revival and it’s priming my heart in just the right way. Simultaneously I’m prepping sweet little […]
There was a time in my life when Valentine’s Day was about getting fancy, and well, now it’s all about being cozy with a side of pampering. No high heels here! Bring on a quiet night, maybe cooking dinner together (this steak sandwich recipe is what I always request Dominic make!), and a thoughtful gift. […]
In 2023 I read 103 books, over 30,000 pages! Well, many of them were on audio, but that absolutely counts. I fell into these stories, learned so much, and am eager to dive into my ever-growing reading list once again this year. But, before I get too far, I wanted to share my top five […]
It’s no secret that we are a family of national park explorers! Coming up next is Badlands, Wind Caves, and Theodore Roosevelt … a few others if I can swing the route in our favor. The kids are already researching and I’m giddy over the upcoming hikes and sights. Needless to say, when it comes […]
Full transparency! Some items included in this holiday gift guide were gifted to me for review and/or the shopping link is an affiliate where I earn a small commission. Thank you for trusting my recommendations … it’s one of my favorite things to compile this guide each year! Well, well! Happy Thanksgiving and almost Black […]
I may earn a small commission from some links included in this blog post. If you choose to shop through one such link, thanks for the pennies … they really do add up! I don’t really like talking about Christmas before Thanksgiving, but sales are in full swing and with five kids I can’t really […]
As promised in 14 Essentials For a Mostly Wonderful Road Trip, it’s time for a round up of all the fun activities that keep the miles rollin’ by for my kids. For toddlers to teens, this list covers all sorts of interests – you don’t need it all, but a handful will definitely add a […]
In preparation for our last trip we received a few items for review … if we didn’t love them though, they didn’t make the cut! This list is legit! With three cross country trips under my belt and two more in the works, I have definitely worked out the essentials for a mostly wonderful road […]