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Our 4th child is on the way - and it's a...
...BOY!!! We can hardly believe it! After having 3 girls back-to-back, we didn't think it was possible! A baby boy will soon be joining our family. We are so excited that we get to experience this, and our daughters are thrilled to soon have a brother. We had the most fun today doing a gender reveal with our Florida family, complete with a firework fountain, smoke bombs, and little confetti poppers for all the kids. We all found out at the same time - including me and my husb
3 days ago1 min read


This Secret is Getting Too Big To Hide
I’m a pretty open book when it comes to most things. But from time to time, there are some elements of life that are better kept private - even if just temporarily. But it’s time for my secret to be shared. It’s, quite literally, becoming too big to hide. And that’s because… I AM PREGNANT AGAIN!!! Yes, you heard correctly. For the fourth time in four years, I am cookin’ up another little one to add to the crew. If you know my family, you probably are aware that we have 3 litt
7 days ago2 min read


The Death of Charlie Kirk Was More Than a Murder, It Was a Message
It goes without saying that there are unspeakable, unimaginable evils in this world. They happen on all ends of the spectrum, in...
Sep 108 min read


9 Things I've Learned After 9 Months in Florida
This year has flown by in the blink of an eye for me. ICYMI: I moved my family from Connecticut to Florida at the top of this year. We...
Sep 58 min read


Farm to Doorstep: How Ditching Grocery Stores Improved My Health
When I uprooted my family from Connecticut to Florida , there were a lot of new things I was looking forward to. Outside of the obvious...
May 244 min read


I Quit
It's been a long road. Twenty years, to be exact. Today is a big day, because it's the day I decided to officially stop selling my time ....
May 84 min read


What Instagram Didn’t Show: Our Worst AirBnB Experiences
As much as I try to keep it 100 with everyone, the vast majority of the challenging times just don't make it to the 'Gram. Mostly because...
Feb 188 min read


The Season Finale of our Home-Buying Saga Just Dropped
If you've been following my journey, you know it's been a wild few weeks. We decided to say goodbye to the northeast , and begin a new...
Feb 164 min read


From Smartwatch to Simplicity: Why I Parted Ways with My Apple Watch
I was so excited when I got my first Apple Watch. I was in my gym rat era, and loved having all of my workout data available to me in...
Jan 194 min read


Settling into Florida: 8 Surprises from My First Week
I've been a Floridian for just over a week now. (Spoiler alert: we are loving it!) Though I'd say we generally knew what to expect when...
Jan 176 min read


The Facebook Marketplace Hustle: How I Made $25,000 in 2 Months
If you've been keeping up on my latest adventures, you probably know that I recently moved to Florida ! It's been an absolute whirlwind...
Jan 136 min read


Life Update: A New Adventure Begins
As many of you may know from my previous announcement , I am saying goodbye to the northeast and hello to the sunshine state very soon!...
Nov 28, 20246 min read


The High Price of Career Tunnel Vision: What You Can't Buy Back
I want to start by saying that this isn't the "rule" or a guarantee by any means, but much more of an observation I've made. It is...
Nov 5, 20248 min read


It's Time To Say Goodbye
It's been a while. In fact, a lifetime. But change is good and often needed. After 35 years of living in the northeastern part of the...
Sep 22, 20244 min read


How Becoming a Parent Drove Me Toward More Traditional Values
When you're young, your focus is on the immediate needs and desires of your age group. I don't remember caring about much besides the...
Sep 16, 202412 min read


My Third Birth: A Lesson in Trusting in God's Plan
I've shared a lot of personal experiences on this blog over the past year. From what it's like to have babies just 14 months apart , to...
Aug 23, 202411 min read


How Society's Feminist Conditioning Shaped My Views—And Why I Changed Them
Reflecting upon growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, I think there were many elements at play that shaped my thinking and pushed the...
Aug 4, 20248 min read


The 5 Best Healthy Pantry Swaps I Made This Year
Ever since having kids, I've gotten really interested in health and nutrition. Not just about what's been taught to us is "healthy"......
Jun 7, 20246 min read


Stop Venting About Your Spouse. Here's Why.
Relationships are a lot like plants - they need nurturing, time, and attention in order to grow and thrive. Some seasons are better than...
May 31, 20246 min read


3 Fun Homemade Cocktails/Mocktails For MDW
Who doesn't love a festive holiday drink? Let's get the Memorial Day Weekend kicked off right with some fresh and delicious homemade...
May 24, 20242 min read
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