Ready to not, here it comes. While some of us may start sooner than others, it’s not too early to prep and prepares for back to school. You know I love Summer, but I also love our routines and I’m kind of ready to get them back. Can’t believe I just said that, but my fellow type-A friends can probably relate. Here are a few tips that might help your family find their groove again too!
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Well here we are, approaching yet another holiday and it isn’t going to be “normal.” When my husband told me in March we would still be dealing with this in July, I didn’t believe him. Write this down; I’m admitting he was right. LOL! While I have’t liked having to change routines and do things differently, I am learning to enjoy and view each day in a new way.
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I’ve thought long and hard whether or not to weigh in on the COVID-19 dilemma. I’m pretty good at staying positive, biting my tongue and turning the other cheek but I also promise to stay real with you. So here goes nothing.
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Often times, the holiday’s can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Finish the shopping. Cook the meal. Hustle, bustle. Run here, run there.
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Now y’all know I am not the Pinterest Queen unless we’re talking crockpots, but I’m stepping outside my comfort zone for Halloween. The last two years, for whatever reason, I’ve found myself scrambling the week before Halloween for costumes. It’s like I don’t remember that it falls on October 31 every year. Now, this isn’t so much for Aubrey but really for myself and the hubs. Also, thanks to Spirit Week since starting real school, I’ve had to come up with costumes on the fly. I’m sharing a few ideas in case you find yourself in the same kind of jam.
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It’s icky, taboo and not really something we “want” to talk about. But guess what? That doesn’t fix it or change the fact that many people, young and old, are dealing with it. It doesn’t discriminate and often shows up at the most inopportune times. What is it? ANXIETY.
Most people, especially women, don’t really like the idea of getting older. While I agree with that to a certain extent, I also try to look at the positive and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. So as I approach year number 38 on Sunday, I wanted to share a few simple takeaways from this past year. These are in no particular order.
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Like it or not, the school bell will be ringing soon! For some it comes as a sigh of relief while others are not as happy about it. The back to school shopping is often dreaded for many reasons, but I’ve tried to find the best deals for you on some always needed items to help ease the pain on your pocketbook. The offers below are valid until Saturday, August 10.
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This week it gets real REAL for us. Our oldest turned 16 yesterday and will get to test for her driver’s license tomorrow. This is the first big milestone of life towards adulthood in my opinion. While for some it may not seem like a big deal, when your daddy is a North Carolina State Trooper, it is.
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During adolescence competition seems to become an every day part of their lives though. Whether it’s sports, academics or some other facet, I see people pushing their kids to be “the best” Although I don’t think it’s intentional, this creates a divide among friendships and even families at times. And what hurts the most is to see a once confident, innocently sweet girl crushed because she isn’t “good” enough.
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“School’s Out For Summer!” in my best Alice Cooper voice. No, but really for some it is, and for others it’s coming soon! The break gives us a chance to catch back up with family and enjoy our beautiful NC weather. Here’s a quick guide to some happenings in the area that all ages will enjoy.
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We made it, today is the last day of kindergarten for Aubrey! Some days I questioned if we would. LOL! As sad as I was 10 months ago, I’m feeling just that way again today. It’s hard to believe we just completed our first year of big school.
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Sometimes life does not go as planned, but looking back you see that it worked out even though you thought it never would.
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As we are approaching the end of another school year, I’m sure your calendar is full of activities for yourself and your kids, just like mine. I honestly can’t even believe it’s mid April.
One quarter of the year has gone too quickly as always, and before you know it we’ll be doing the whole back to school, Fall and Christmas thing again. Time really does fly as you get older!
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After an exciting vacation to Disney World, I am so excited to share with you my tips and tricks to make your park experience wonderful! I had been to Disney three times prior, but this was my first trip as an adult and my, how things have changed in the last 20 years!
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Even the strongest of us need support. Maybe not every day, but at various times in our lives, things happen where we rely on the strength of others to help us. I’m no different. There are times and things I have stayed private about but I also know that my trials could benefit others.
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It’s almost here. That special time we’ve all hustled, bustled and prepared for.
It’s time to sit, relax, and spend time with loved ones. Oh and the kids are probably excited about the gifts.
I may or may not be a tad excited too.
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It can be so easy to be profess our thankfulness just once a year, but I want to get better about remember what is important. In today’s blog I share just how I plan to do that going into the Christmas season and a new year.
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