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Monday Musings: Holiday Season is near!
It's the week of Halloween, but it's not too early to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas! Here are a few things I'm prepping in the...
Samantha
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: Spooky Sounds
It's that time of year again! I've updated our Halloween Playlist  and it now has 40 songs totaling two hours of music! It features a...
Samantha
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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What I’m Loving: Products for Everyday
Today is a great time to share my latest favorite products. Each one is fun and simple and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Trader...
Samantha
Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Birthday Giveaway!
Our birthdays are this month and to celebrate we're giving away copy of one of the best books we've read this year — Kristin Hannah's The...
And She Writes
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Recipes for Fall
Happy October! I've shared several recipes through the years that are perfect for this time of year. Today's list includes a variety you...
Samantha
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: Goals to Wrap-up the Year
With only three months remaining in 2024, I sometimes feel like I have plenty of time to complete my goals for the year, while on other...
Samantha
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This is a delicious, flavorful and hearty recipe for the cooler fall days from All Recipes . Everyone in our family loves this m and...
Samantha
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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What I'm Loving: Fall Decor
This weekend, we're decorating our house for fall and I'm looking forward to bringing out our traditional, classic decor, but I'm looking...
Samantha
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: New Season, New Thoughts
I’m starting this week feeling giddy about the upcoming first day of fall and the new season upon us. As we settle into this mood, enjoy...
Samantha
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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Remembering 9/11/
Tomorrow will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a day that remains unforgettable for many of us. The images...
Samantha
Sep 10, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: Fall Favorites
Autumn is just around the corner! I'm excited for the fall fashion, warm blankets, and the delightful smells and tastes that make this...
Samantha
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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Labor Day!
Today is a good day to rest and enjoy simple pleasures. A few years ago, in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19, I shared some ways you...
Samantha
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: End of Summer
Although it's still pretty warm, I'm ready to close this chapter of the year, and start the fall season. I'm feeling a sense of...
Samantha
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Mental Health Check-in
I'm probably doing this check-in more for me than you but...how are you doing? Feeling overwhelmed, sad or anxious for the kids to go...
Samantha
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: My Child's Last Lap
I'm in my new era: mom to a high school senior. It's strange to even type those words as I truly feel like I just sent her off to...
Samantha
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Packing School Lunches
It's back-to-school! For me, one of the most dreadful school year routines is packing school lunches. It's hard to put into words how...
Samantha
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Top Shelf: The Sicilian Inheritance
Inspired by her own family’s history, Jo Piazza's The Sicilian Inheritance is a captivating, emotional and suspenseful story that...
Samantha
Aug 10, 20242 min read
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Tuesday Morning Tidy (on Wednesday): Fried Rice Recipe
Our family discovered this delicious fried rice recipe recently. It easy, makes plenty and is yummy leftover. I made a few modifications...
Samantha
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: Back-to-School Tasks
Summer is winding down, and it's time to think about the next season. This post provides a short list of things you can do in the coming...
Samantha
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: Summer in Quotes
In spite of the July heat, let's make the most of the remaining weeks of summer. Fresh from the beach, here are some beautiful words that...
Samantha
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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