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Can we all agree that everything just kind of sucks right now?  Seriously. There seems to be no good answers f... read more
There’s No Room for Mom Guilt Right Now There’s No Room for Mom Guilt Right Now
There's No Room for Mom Guilt Right Now
I am burnt out.  There, I’ve said it. I am burnt out, and on top of that I feel guilty for feeling burnt out. ... read more
Fresh Strawberry Pie Fresh Strawberry Pie
Fresh Strawberry Pie
This is my favorite summer pie recipe. My grandma gave me this recipe years ago and it is my go-to whenever I ... read more
Turning your Backyard into your Personal Oasis. Turning your Backyard into your Personal Oasis.
Turning your Backyard into your Personal Oasis.
No matter where we've lived there is one thing my husband and I have always agreed upon— we need to have an ou... read more
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If your family is anything like ours you've already had a few screen time battles this summer - and for us it'... read more
These Are the Droids You are Looking For These Are the Droids You are Looking For
These Are the Droids You are Looking For
We usually don’t splurge on souvenirs when we go to Disney. We don’t need all that extra stuff, and those litt... read more
Our Dyslexic Journey Our Dyslexic Journey
Our Dyslexic Journey
I decided to write this post just in case someone out there is having some of the same school struggles as we’... read more

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Tis’ the season to be jolly, right?  At least that is what the song says.  Don’t get me wrong,  I love the holiday season.  I usually start counting down the days ‘til Christmas in September.  I love the decorating. I love the shopping. I love the traditions and spending time with family and friends.  I…
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Sunday Morning Donuts

A favorite morning treat our family loves making together is homemade donuts.  They are a fun, easy, and sweet way to start the day.  To be honest, our recipe isn't 100 percent homemade.  We actually use a can of Pillsbury Grands Biscuits instead of making our own dough, but our…
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Dyslexia: What Has Helped Us

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.  Dyslexia is one of the most common language-based learning disabilities, and it is estimated that 5-10% of the population have dyslexia. Both of my children are dyslexic, and I have spent many nights researching it to understand what it is and how it changes the way…
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Our Fall Favorites

We love Autumn! I mean who doesn’t, with things like warm apple cider, beautiful colored leaves, and cooler cozy evenings, what’s not to love?  There are so many fun things to do during fall, it's sometimes hard to fit them all in-- but somehow we always do.   Below I have…
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Now that the school year has begun, we already have a couple IEP meetings scheduled to make sure the kids are on track.  For those of you who don’t know what an IEP meeting is, first off that’s awesome because you are not having to deal with them. Second, IEP…
Michelle Tucker
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Chunky Gazpacho

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My husband and I couldn’t wait for our kids to get a little older so we could all start traveling the world together.  I really feel like we learn so much through travel.  I am not talking about a go to a resort and sit there kind of vacation, and…
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