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We Need These Midlife Fairies to Visit Us

February 4, 2024 By Katy 2 Comments

My teenage daughter babysits some adorable kids across the street. Recently, one of them lost a tooth and told us about the money she received from the Tooth Fairy. Ah, the Tooth Fairy. I’m glad my teens outgrew the Tooth Fairy ages ago. Mostly because I wasn’t aces in the role and often relied on [Read More]

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Women’s Wide Leg Pants Are Your New Best Friend

January 7, 2024 By Katy 2 Comments

I’m here to tell you something amazing, my dear readers, especially those who midlife and/or moms. Wide legs pants are your new best friend. Oh you haven’t heard the news? Let me tell you why wide leg pants rock. On trend First, they are gently fashion-forward. I say gently because I’m not encouraging you to [Read More]

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I Love the Sounds of My Teens at Home for Winter Break

December 3, 2023 By Katy Leave a Comment

Some sounds are synonymous with the winter holidays. There’s the ripping of paper as gifts are opened. The clank of silverware as family members celebrate over a special meal. There are the jingle and tinkle of sleigh bells and jingle bells and the anticipatory countdown to the new year. Likewise, some sounds are synonymous with [Read More]

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6 Fantastic Movies to Watch with Your Teenage Daughter

November 4, 2023 By Katy Leave a Comment

The nights are getting longer and the temperatures are dropping, which makes it the perfect time of year to cozy up with a good movie.  Luckily, my teenage daughter enjoys movie night as much as I do. She and I both like movies that feature dynamic female leading characters and storylines. We’ve watched the six fantastic [Read More]

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7 Easy Halloween Costumes for Men Featuring a Flannel Shirt

October 8, 2023 By Katy 2 Comments

Every year my husband’s workplace throws a Halloween potluck. And every year my husband waits until the night before the Halloween potluck to lament how he doesn’t have a costume. He wants to be festive and join in the fun, but he just runs out of time and steam. Luckily, he’s married to me, the [Read More]

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The College Tour Experience: 7 Things That Parents and Teens See Differently 

September 4, 2023 By Katy 1 Comment

My 16-year-old daughter is a high school junior now, so our family has started thinking about what comes next after graduation. Since college is on the table, that means we need to make time for some college tours. What’s the campus like? Is it walkable? Are the dorms nice or are they repurposed barracks from [Read More]

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My Son’s Grown Up But I Still Have These Four Baby Items In My House

August 6, 2023 By Katy Leave a Comment

This summer my firstborn turned 20. Technically he’s no longer a teen but a young adult. And his little sister is sixteen and driving now. How’d that happen so fast?! I’m helping my young adult move into his first apartment later this month. Yup, he’s done with dorm-living at college and is movin’ on up. [Read More]

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About That Day We Lost Scooter

July 9, 2023 By Katy Leave a Comment

This month marks five years since we said goodbye to our sweet cat Scooter. Those of you who have been around my blog a while probably remember me writing about her–she was quite the cat! She loved people, chatted with us, and went for walks on a leash. She was sweet and cuddly and even [Read More]

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Grocery Shopping for Teenagers: 10 Reasons Why It Will Make Your Head Spin

June 4, 2023 By Katy 1 Comment

My 19-year-old son moved home from college for the summer. While I’m thrilled to have him home, I’m not thrilled with how much food he eats. Goodness, it’s like I’m Jesus feeding the 5,000. Only I’m not Jesus with His knack for multiplying fishes and loaves and there’s just four people in my house! My [Read More]

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Moms, These Are The Pictures You Should Take At High School Graduation

May 7, 2023 By Katy Leave a Comment

One of the best parts of my son’s high school graduation was unexpected.  It wasn’t the processional, with hundreds of young people looking dapper in their caps and gowns marching onto the football field. It certainly wasn’t the speeches. Although the ones at my son’s graduation were short and generated a few good laughs thankfully. [Read More]

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