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Things I’m Loving and Back To Reality

Happy Monday, friends!  Today, I wanted to share some things I'm loving and back to reality!  Today starts back to our "normal routine" of school after the holidays.  I know these breaks can't last forever, but it has been so nice not having to get View Post

Rhyming Fun on Groundhog Day: Free Color by Rhyming Words Printables

Rhyming Fun on Groundhog Day: Free Printables

Groundhog Day, a whimsical celebration with Punxsutawney Phil as the star, comes alive with festivities each February 2nd. Add extra excitement to the occasion this year with Rhyming Fun on Groundhog Day: Free Groundhog Day Color by Rhyming Words View Post

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Feeling Uneasy About 2024

Is anyone else struggling to make goals for the new year or feeling uneasy about 2024?  I don't know why this year feels so different for me.  I'm peering into the new year and trying to decide what things I would like to accomplish that will enhance View Post

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I Would Like a Christmas Do-Over, Please

After the past week, all I can say at this point is that I would like a Christmas do-over, please!  I was merry!  I was bright!  I was baking and wrapping, and then it all just went to heck in a handbasket. Christmas Week I told you last week that View Post

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Easiest Charcuterie Board Ever and Walmarting

I'm so excited to share with you the easiest charcuterie board ever, and my adventures in Walmarting that darn near left me crippled!  Haha! Easiest Charcuterie Board On Christmas Eve, my daddy's side of the family gathers at my aunt's house, and View Post

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Christmas Deep Cleaning and Plans for the Week

Happy Monday!  I hope you had a good, restful weekend.  Mine was busy doing some Christmas deep cleaning before the holidays arrive, which will be very soon!  We are mere days away from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Christmas Deep Cleaning There View Post

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A Juniper Tree Surprise

I woke up from my nap on Thursday afternoon to a happy juniper tree surprise!  Hubby had left to go somewhere but returned with two new juniper trees a little later! These were part of my Christmas gift from my mama.  She and I often go to a View Post

red bird Christmas

Christmas Round One- Done!

Christmas Round One is done and in the books for 2023.  My mom's family gathered at a local restaurant on Saturday to have lunch together.  In years past, we've always made a big, traditional Christmas dinner at her house with everyone bringing a View Post

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