We just finished our first week of schooling from home. Words I truly never thought I would speak, but here we are! Being the eternal optimist that I am, I cried for about a day when I saw the writing on the wall that we would be distance learning, then decided to put all that energy into making the year as magical as we can. Luckily, we had a perfect spot ready for a desk in the boys’ room, so I got to work! Now that we’ve got most of our setup dialed in, I am excited to share some of my favorite finds for this double desk learning space. Here’s our bedroom makeover for distance learning!
10 Awesome Gifts For Wine Lovers
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For obvious reasons, I have a soft spot in my heart for moms who love wine, so I have compiled this list of 10 awesome gifts for wine lovers! Get ready to get bumped up to mom’s new favorite child!
New Snack Option For Kids With Food Allergies
I know I have hinted a few times over the last few months about the project we had been working on so I am so thrilled to finally share the details with you all! When our youngest was born with a dairy allergy, it was a game changer. We have a few food allergies in our extended family, but it had never affected what I could eat let alone the well-being of my children. I was overwhelmed upon receiving the diagnosis, and to make matters worse, our pediatrician wasn’t much help. We decided to take matters into our own hands and started a mission to make life with food allergies a little easier.
The Latest Fall Flavor Trends From Whole Foods Market
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Of the four seasons, fall is my absolute favorite. The rich colors, the warm aromas, the cozy feeling of your favorite sweater, the overwhelming theme of gratitude, all the fall flavors. There is even an entire holiday dedicated to three of my favorite things – family, food, and football. It is a season that speaks to my soul. Not to mention, it includes my birthday! I guess my love affair with fall was just meant to be.
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October Family Traditions That Will Give You All The Fall Vibes
It can be difficult getting into the fall spirit when October rolls around and it’s still 90 degrees outside (thanks California). Thankfully, this list of October family traditions will give you all the fall vibes and have you so ready for all the pumpkin spice in the month ahead!
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Maui Family Vacation : The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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Aloha! We are officially back in the swing of things after our Maui family vacation! This being our first family trip with TWO kids, I can’t wait to give you the run down! You may have seen this list of tips for traveling with little ones that I compiled from my experiences traveling with one, so I’ll share how we used a few of those items. Traveling with two definitely added a new list of challenges, but I also had my hubby to help this time around. So here it is, the recap of our Maui trip!
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide For Moms Who Love Wine
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That time of year is upon us again, where we somehow must find a gift for our mother that encompasses what an amazing unicorn-like goddess she is while also staying on budget. I mean my mom deserves an island! She is my best friend and an amazing mother, but you see the way my bank account is set up… Let’s just say an island is not in budget! So for that reason, I have compiled the Pairings and Parenting Mother’s Day Gift Guide (for moms who love wine)! Read more “Mother’s Day Gift Guide For Moms Who Love Wine”
Spring Break Essentials for Kids (and Moms!)
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The sun is shining, birds are chirping, flower buds are starting to sprout as the winter chill wears off. That magical time of year is here again! And with the change of seasons comes Spring Break! The kids are excited for their break from school and moms everywhere are wondering what the heck they are going to do with these kids that have been cooped up all winter. Undoubtedly, the kids are already “bored” at home despite the fact Spring Break started .5 seconds ago! This is why we have compiled the Pairings and Parenting List of Spring Break Essentials for Kids (and moms!). Read more “Spring Break Essentials for Kids (and Moms!)”
Raising Children When You And Your Spouse Have Different Parenting Styles
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When my husband and I began dating, I already had a son from a previous relationship. As things got more serious and he began spending time with my son, we seemed to click as a family unit right away and the transition from two to three went a lot smoother than I had thought possible for a blended family. It was only when we were bringing another little boy into the world that I realized we had completely different parenting styles, and raising these boys together would not always be a walk in the park. Read more “Raising Children When You And Your Spouse Have Different Parenting Styles”
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