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As summer approaches, it’s time to start thinking about bathing suits. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for the pool, beach, lake or whatever body of water I can find. I used to hate shopping for swimwear, but over the years I have figured out what brands and styles work for me. I enjoy shopping for a cute bathing suit and have no problems shopping online. I prefer online shopping over an in-store experience any day of the week. At home, I can try on bathing suits in my own mirror and with my own accessories. It...

My Latest Snag: Lattes, Crackers, and Kids’ Stuff. First: I really wish I was seated at the table above right now. I can almost taste that croissant. Instead, my bottled latte will have to do — which brings me to a random assortment of recent purchases: POP & BOTTLE OAT MILK LATTE SUBSCRIPTION MARY’S GONE CRACKERS CAYENNE — PEOPLE GO CRAZY OVER THESE?? WASH-OFF NAIL POLISH FOR A MANICURE FOR MINI THIS WEEK MORE KISSY KISSY BODYSUITS NEW SNEAKERS FOR MICRO AVENE HYDRANCE LEGERE LOTION You’re Sooooo Popular: Toy Organization Bins. The most popular items on the blog this past...

Happy Mother’s Day weekend, sweet friends! Although this Mother’s Day looks different from any we’ve ever seen, I hope you feel loved and cherished on your special day! Our daughter will be here for a few more days before she heads up to her summer gig at Starlight Mountain Theater in Garden Valley, Idaho. (Yes, it’s ON!) We’ve enjoyed her so much the past few months, and having her home has been really good for our relationship. I’m thrilled that she’ll be here on Mother’s Day! My oldest son came in from Austin for the weekend, and brought me a...

No - I'm not talking about a sewing machine - I'm talking about ME.I know that some people are having trouble coping with this current situation. They might not like the self-isolation, they might not be coping with the uncertainty, they might have a household full of crazy children or other family members, and well - you get the point.Thankfully - that is NOT the case at our house. We're both perfectly happy with self-isolation. Liking yourself is a skill that we learn as children. If we've been trained as children to be constantly entertained by someone or something, self-isolation...

I remember one time when my brother, Keith, was 3 he howled; there's no other way to describe the noise he made. It was the middle of the night and he was throwing himself around the room, tossing toys against the wall, screaming because he didn't want to sleep. I was a year younger, 2, and so scared that I ran and hid under my bed. Tears streamed down my face until my mom came in and held Keith tight. I peeked out from under the bed skirt to see what was happening. My mom hushed Keith and tried to...