Christ Follower. Wife. Mama. Adventurer.
I was born on the east coast (Florida girl here) so when my parents moved to the west coast I had some reservations. California, seriously? It has nothing to offer but hippies and traffic. And while they do have a healthy amount of both hippies and traffic Southern California has quickly become one of our family’s…
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I’m such a better mom on vacation. I slow down, I don’t sweat the small stuff, I notice beauty in the details, I rarely yell, and I have lower expectations.When I’m traveling I’m more laid back, I laugh harder, I watch my kids when they sleep, I play more. I spend my time relishing in the…
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Everyone is afraid of a tired toddler. They want the cracker, they don’t want the cracker. The more tired they are, the louder they cry. It’s miserable when you go through the trouble and money to plan a fun trip or outing only to have it sabotaged by a screaming over-tired toddler. Here’s my disclaimer:…
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A while ago I wrote a blog post about why we are intentional about traveling with our kids. You can read the full post here, but one of the reasons I mentioned is to teach my children about flexibility and adaptability. You want a guaranteed way to have a trip riddled with mishaps, write about how…
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In the words of John Hannibal from the A-Team, “I love it when a plan comes together.” And this MLK weekend was to be no exception. The kids and I were headed to Indy to visit family. I planned it perfectly. The drive is an easy 5 hours without stopping. I was going to leave…
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The promotion to big brother is kinda like exercising for the first time in a while. It sounds like a good idea until you can’t get out of bed the next day. The promotion to big brother of twins is really more like a demotion if you think about it. There’s 2x the crying, 2x…
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It’s so fun to have a baby in a hotel – said no one ever. Hotels should stand for adventure, excitement, a break in the ordinary. But bringing a baby or a toddler anywhere new (or anywhere really!) can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of tips, tricks, and travel hacks to make it…
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I call my daughter “Little-Bit.” That right there should tell you something about her. She’s a tiny little thing. She’s almost two and is 25 pounds soaking wet. My brother earned the word “Esquire” after his name. That title could lead you to know more about my brother. He worked hard to become a lawyer,…
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Is there a grandparent lotto? If so, I hit the jackpot with my 4. My grandparents have never missed a milestone: from birthdays, graduations, showers, my wedding, vacations, athletics, to big school performances, they were always there. Oh, and did I mention they all live 1500 miles away? Yeah, they showed up. My grandparents provided…
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First off let me say I love toys. My house is bursting with toys. I’m not against toys. I love watching my children explore the world of play. That being said, I also want my kids to know that there is more to gift giving than just toys. Time spent and experiences have value too! …
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