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Samantha

Oct 5, 20202 min read

Monday Musings: Living a Nuanced Life

The word nuance has been running through my mind quite a bit lately. It seems to be the state in which we all live in right now....

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Top Shelf: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

Samantha

Oct 2, 20203 min read

Top Shelf: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez’s debut novel, The Friend Zone, is a funny, poignant, romantic story that offers captivating and overwrought emotional...

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Monday Musings: Finding a Back-to-School Rhythm

Samantha

Sep 28, 20202 min read

Monday Musings: Finding a Back-to-School Rhythm

Our family is in full swing with the back-to-school season. It looks different than years past, however, our calendars include homework,...

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Monday Musings: Celebrating Female Representation

Samantha

Sep 21, 20203 min read

Monday Musings: Celebrating Female Representation

Thirty-nine years ago today, the United States Senate confirmed Sandra Day O’Connor as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court....

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Samantha

Sep 15, 20201 min read

Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Apples Recipe

One of my favorite things about fall is the delicious flavors. This easy, slow-cooker cinnamon apples recipe is a hit with my family!...

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Samantha

Sep 11, 20203 min read

Remembering September 11th, 2001

On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I woke up about 15 minutes after the the first airplane struck the North Tower. I was a...

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Monday Musings: Our Top 10 for our Top Shelf

And She Writes

Sep 7, 20202 min read

Monday Musings: Our Top 10 for our Top Shelf

As summer transitions to fall, the days get a little shorter and the leaves begin to change, and we find ourselves inspired for a new...

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Samantha

Aug 28, 20202 min read

What I'm Loving: Our Traeger Grill

Back in April, my husband treated himself, and as it turns out our family, to a new wood-fire grill -- a Traeger Pro Series. This...

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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Greenlight Debit Cards for Kids

Samantha

Aug 18, 20202 min read

Tuesday Morning Tidy: Greenlight Debit Cards for Kids

With my children home around the clock the last five months, there’s been a constant loop of tasks I run through several times a day....

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Samantha

Aug 14, 20202 min read

What I'm Loving: Samantha's Aldi Favorites, Part II

Last month, "What I'm Loving" featured Aldi grocery store and a few of my family's favorite products. In this post I will share more of...

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Samantha

Aug 10, 20207 min read

Monday Musings: Enneagram Part II, Samantha's Type

In last week’s post, I provided a brief overview of the Enneagram. This week, I will dive a little deeper as I share my personality Type...

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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Organizing the "Schoolwork Dump"

And She Writes

Aug 4, 20203 min read

Tuesday Morning Tidy: Organizing the "Schoolwork Dump"

I generally avoid making decisions on the spot. If I have it my way, I marinate on my choices, if you will, before coming to a final...

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Monday Musings: What is the Enneagram? An Introduction

And She Writes

Aug 3, 20204 min read

Monday Musings: What is the Enneagram? An Introduction

It was a few years ago when I first heard of the Enneagram. If you aren’t familiar, the Enneagram is a tool used to understand...

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Samantha's Top Shelf Pick: The Cactus by Sarah Haywood

And She Writes

Jul 31, 20202 min read

Samantha's Top Shelf Pick: The Cactus by Sarah Haywood

"If it wasn't for the fact that I have colleagues, office life would be bearable." - Susan Green, The Cactus Sarah Haywood’s debut novel,...

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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Samantha's Monkey Bread Recipe

And She Writes

Jul 28, 20201 min read

Tuesday Morning Tidy: Samantha's Monkey Bread Recipe

This Monkey Bread recipe is a family breakfast favorite! It's easy, mouth-watering and addictive -- you've been warned!...

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Monday Musings: Samantha's Mid-Year Challenge Check-in

And She Writes

Jul 20, 20204 min read

Monday Musings: Samantha's Mid-Year Challenge Check-in

"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use the more you have.” - Dr. Maya Angelou For the last four years, I’ve come up with a phrase...

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And She Writes

Jul 17, 20204 min read

What Samantha is Loving: Aldi Grocery Store

It’s not uncommon for me to ask someone if they’ve ever shopped at an Aldi grocery store and their reply sounds something like, “no, but...

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And She Writes

Jul 13, 20204 min read

Samantha's Monday Musings: A Trip We Needed

A change in scenery feeds my soul. I often appreciate its inspiration and motivation once I return home and spend time in reflection....

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And She Writes

Jul 6, 20204 min read

Samantha's Monday Musings: One Month of And She Writes

Dear And She Writes Community, Our online space is in its second month believe it or not, and now feels like a great opportunity to share...

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And She Writes

Jun 30, 20201 min read

Tuesday Morning Tidy from Samantha: Angel Food Cake & Berries Dessert

If you're you're looking for a light and fresh dessert that's quick to prepare and not loaded with calories, you'll love my Angel Food...

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