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This blog post is sponsored by Mott’s and SocialMoms. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.Having kids in…
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Free Willy, Underdogs and my Mom #PutYourHearttoPaper

Mother’s Day is in a few weeks. This year, as with many years, it’ll also be my birthday. A day…
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How to Stay Connected With Family When Miles Separate You

My Gram was one of my favorite people growing up. My sister and I would have sleep over parties at…
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Sponsored Video: Country Crock – #WhenWeBake #Giveaway

The Country Crock® “So Much Good Happens When We Bake” campaign celebrates family togetherness in the kitchen and around the…
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Shortcuts for Moms

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Mott’s via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are…
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24 ways to keep your house running smoothly

There are 24 hours in each day. Sometimes that seems like a LOT of time, and other times, like it’s…
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I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.