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October Fall Home Decor and Happenings

Whew! I know I promised a few October Fall Home Decor pictures a few weeks back, and then the big C hit our home, and well, things just went crazy for a little while there.  I haven't done as much decorating as I had originally wanted to.  I haven't View Post

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Sunday Check In

  Hello hello!  I'm finally getting a chance to check in here on the blog and give the updates from the past few weeks.  I have 25 working days until school is out and I am so excited for summer! I dug out and freshened up our View Post

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A Much Needed Spring Break

I have absolutely LOVED being off work this week for spring break.  Although life is already pretty slow thanks to COVID, it sure was nice to sleep in, nap, and just enjoy not having to do much of anything. Monday- Cleaned house.  Felt pretty View Post

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A Few Extra Days Off Work and a Broken Mailbox

I got a few extra days off work last week due to the weather.  We were awakened around 4 AM last Saturday morning to the tornado siren blaring throughout the humid night.  It was way too warm outside for January, even for Mississippi standards, so I View Post

Out of the Box- Unique Gifts for Kids and Teens

Box subscriptions make great unique gift ideas for kids and teens.  If you have kids or buy for kids during the holiday season, or even for birthdays or other special occasions, you know most children have so much stuff!  When my son was younger, I View Post

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The Only 3 Parenting Rules I Follow

When I was pregnant with my son, I couldn’t read enough parenting books.  I wanted to be the very best parent I could.  I wanted to be the best and give him the best and it seemed like there was a book for everything.  Pregnancy?  No problem.  Colic View Post

Our Fun-Filled Ship Island Excursion

If you find yourself on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, taking a Ship Island excursion should definitely be on your list of things to do.  Our family made our first ever visit to the island last Monday and it was definitely an experience we won’t forget View Post

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What To Do When Someone Dies

I just finished writing the last of the thank-you notes to friends who showed extreme kindness to my family after my daddy passed away a few weeks ago.  The outpouring of generosity and love we have received has been such a blessing and I thought I View Post

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