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When It Is Hard To See The Light

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

Hello to all of my blogging friends and followers of this little space of mine. This is just a quick update, because over the years so many of you have become dear friends and family. Our family is struggling right now. Thank heavens for the Spectacular Summer Blog Hop or this space would mostly be sitting empty. Here is what …

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Summer Water Play Ideas and a Popsicle Recipe!

In Beauty & Fashion, Cooking & Crafting, Motherhood, Parenting, Reviews, Uncategorized by Jen

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerSkinReady #ChooseSkinHealth #CollectiveBias Today marks the 4 day count down until all of my children are done with school and we can begin our summer vacation. We are sooo ready! Our suits and swim passes are primed and ready and our plans for …

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The Girlfriends’ Guide To Thyroid Cancer Surgery

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

For those of you just tuning in, about 1 month ago I underwent thyroid surgery for suspected cancer nodules. They didn’t turn out to be cancerous thankfully, but there is a lot involved in this whole process. I wish there had been a post like I am going to share with all of you right now that could have helped …

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Vampirina Ballerina

In Motherhood, Parenting, Reviews by Jen

Have you guys heard about the Vampirina Ballerina series? We are a Princess loving, tutu wearing kind of family and so this book series, soon to be a show on Disney Junior, is right down our alley! Vampirina is seriously the cutest, and being a ballerina is a challenge for any little girl, but even more so if you happen …

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The Things She Gave Up For Motherhood

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

A few nights ago I was putting my 9 year old daughter Rebekah to bed. As we lay snuggled up under her sheets talking about the day she asked me if I liked being a mother? That was an easy question to answer and I told her yes I did. She then asked me if I had always wanted to …

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Birthday Thoughts: Life According To A 4 Year Old

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

On Tuesday my littlest Princess Anneliese turned 4! This kid of mine is something else I tell ya! Her arrival into our family came with a bang and continues to bring the fireworks each and every day. I love this girl, and so today I invite you to join in the celebration of my newly minted preschooler with a fun …