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Samantha
Jul 5, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: Mid-Year Check-In
We're halfway through 2021. January feels like days ago, yet at the same time, it's a distant memory. I began the new year with plenty of...
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And She Writes
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: What We've Learned After a Year of Blogging
The short answer: a lot. When we started we had a solid plan, plenty of ideas, brewing excitement and a little anxiety. What we didn't...
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Samantha
Jun 21, 20214 min read
Monday Musings: Before Listing Your House for Sale, Try These Tips
It’s no secret the housing market is bananas right now. Inventory is at a historic low and new construction has slowed significantly --...
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Fay
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: Traveling and Packing Hacks
Having just returned from our vacations, reflecting on what makes a vacation easier with a family is just about the best information we...
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Samantha
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: Thoughts From The Beach
“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It's always our self we find in the sea.” ― E.E. Cummings On Friday, I spent the day lounging...
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Fay
May 24, 20213 min read
Monday Musings: DIY vs. Pro
As I've mentioned in previous posts, we do a lot of home updates. We live in a 1990's suburban two-story that still had most of the...
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Fay
May 17, 20211 min read
Monday Musings: Walking on Sunshine!
"'Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about." - John Mayer I think we can all feel that welcome, wonderful...
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And She Writes
May 10, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: Summer Plans for the Family
It's hard to wrap my head around the fact that summer is around the corner. It feels like I was just writing about the beginning of the...
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Samantha
May 3, 20211 min read
Monday Musings: Motherhood in Quotes
I find that motherhood is often times difficult to put into words. It's emotional, unpredictable, funny and all-consuming. When I...
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Samantha
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: An Influential Teacher in My Life
I'm fortunate to have had several memorable and inspiring educators from kindergarten through graduate school. Now that I am the mother...
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And She Writes
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: The Bard is Born
This week, by most accounts, marks both the birth and death of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's legacy in culture and literature is...
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Fay
Apr 5, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: Being a Tourist in your Hometown
Spring seems to be a natural time of year for family and togetherness. Perhaps it's the weather and sunshine that makes getting up and...
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Fay
Mar 29, 20214 min read
Monday Musings: Travel Guide for Captiva, Florida
For years, we've been traveling to Captiva Island, Florida. In fact, my husband has been going on and off since he was three! It's a...
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Samantha
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: Our Trip to WaterColor, Florida
Last month our family traveled to WaterColor, Florida, for our first visit to the darling, family-friendly beach town on the famous 30A....
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Fay
Mar 15, 20214 min read
Monday Musing: My Experience with Invisalign
My journey starts about two years ago. Actually, let me back up a bit... About four years ago, I started thinking about correcting my...
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Fay
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: International Women's Day
Today is International Women's Day! Cheers to you! In honor of this, and Women's History Month, I'm considering a few ways I can honor...
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Fay
Mar 1, 20212 min read
Monday Musing: On Spring
After an intense cold spell and some decent snow, spring has arrived in our neck of the Midwest. It is everything I could have hoped for...
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Samantha
Feb 14, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: Splurge vs. Scrimp
Which purchases are worth the investment? Which purchases do you find yourself going the thrifty route? I did an examination of all types...
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And She Writes
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Monday Musings: Our Favorite Romantic Movies & Films
We crave a good love story, and there's no better time of year to share our top swoon-worthy, frequently watched romances! Some of these...
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Samantha
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Monday Musings: A Life and Career to Honor and Revere
"Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch — what make you...
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