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    Feel Good 2021 Check List

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the start of 2021! What a whirlwind life has been lately. Not much has really changed since the new year started even though we wish things had changed! We are still wearing masks and my kids are home this week for virtual learning. I have a few…

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    Reflecting on 2020

    As 2020 winds down, I’m sure we are all having lots of feelings about this past year. I won’t sugar coat it — I’m looking forward to putting this year behind us. From sickness and isolation to social division and economic hardships, this year has been heavy. I’m really looking forward…

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    Summer 2020 Travel

    Happy summer! It’s official, summer 2020 is here and it will be quite different for most of us this year. Due to the COVID pandemic, our summer plans have changed several times already forcing our family to embrace the changes and go with the flow for the sake of health and safety.

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    Our Silver Lining

    First and foremost, I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy and safe. If you are reading this, I want you to know I am sending my good thoughts your way during this very difficult time for all of us. Like many of you, we have friends who are…

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    Feel Good 2020

    Happy New Year! Can you believe it? It is not only a new year but ALSO a brand new decade. I am so excited for all that’s ahead in 2020 and I hope you guys are too. After a great, relaxing, and super fun break over the holidays, I am…

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    Time Is Precious

    Welcome back. It’s September. Back to school, back to work. Let’s get back to it. The breather we took in August was very much needed and appreciated by my whole family. I am so glad we went “out of office” for even a few days!

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    Why I Need a Break

    Hi guys! Hope you are all soaking up the last days and weeks of summer. Some of my friends have already started school (reality bites!). My kids go back to school after Labor Day, and I have mixed feelings about back to school time as a mom. I wanted to connect with…