For our trip to France, I packed a medium-sized suitcase (we had planned to all take carry-on bags but the night before we left, Bart texted me and said “I want more space” and if HE had to take a bigger suitcase, well, so would I). The most worn item I packed was my lilac […]

Emma met Mark on a dating site. He had liked her smiling profile picture, which showed her cuddled up with her little Jack Russell dog Sparky, and the couple began messaging. Eventually, they met for a date at a pub near Emma’s house. It was a good first date. Mark was warm and attentive: openness […]

A weekly dinner menu for April 12 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: You can see all my menus for the week here! READ: A weekly dinner menu for April 12 PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily […]

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I’ve collected some of my favorite books for a 7th grader to read. Enter your email address below and I’ll send this printable book list straight to your inbox! Throughout this school year, I have been working on grade-wise book lists with 20 books for each grade level (you can see them all here). I […]

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Our family is currently in France for spring break (we listen to this audiobook while we drive!) but I’m not forgetting the book deals! Here are some of my favorites at the moment. The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower – audiobook – $4.99If you’ve been around for a while, you know […]

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I’ve rounded up my favorite adulting books for both adults and children. Pop in your email address below and I’ll send the printable list right to your inbox! With a community of lots of parents, one of the questions that comes up frequently is “what books can help my child prepare to be an adult?” […]

If you haven’t already checked it out, now is a great time to explore Rest Less events. This is our virtual community and events platform, where all sessions take place via Zoom and cover a wide range of topics. With around 100 monthly events, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for culinary inspiration, health […]