Ways to Celebrate a Safer Halloween

by Denise // 27 October, 2020 // No Comments

Let’s face it. This year has been challenging. In 2020, every holiday and celebration has forced families to think outside the box and Halloween is no exception. Since many of us grew up trick-or-treating, Halloween is as much fun for... Continue reading →

12 Ways to Celebrate Easter During Quarantine

by Denise // 5 April, 2020 // 2 Comments

Since most of the world is stuck safe at home and streaming church services, I wanted to find creative ways to celebrate Easter with my kids. I hoped finding creative, fun and frugal ways to celebrate the spring holiday would... Continue reading →

Happy 18th Birthday, Allana – 18 Tips to Adulting

by Denise // 1 November, 2019 // No Comments

Eighteen years ago you made me a mom. As I held my tiny baby girl in my arms, I couldn’t imagine the beautiful person you would become and somehow, you grew into an adult overnight. By a stroke of luck,... Continue reading →

Happy 14th Birthday, Emmalynn

by Denise // 12 July, 2019 // No Comments

As I snuggle with you on the couch, I slip into a memory of holding a tiny baby. This young woman curled up next to me is longer and taller than me, but still curls into a ball to cuddle... Continue reading →

Dry January: Eight Things I Learned When I Gave Up Drinking

by Denise // 31 December, 2017 // 2 Comments

As the year ends, I find myself reflecting on my successes and my challenges. I’m proudly checking off accomplished goals for 2017 while strategizing methods to achieve unaccomplished and new goals for 2018. Last year, I attempted my first ever... Continue reading →

Paperless Post: Beautiful, Affordable Stress-Free Holiday Cards

by Denise // 7 December, 2017 // No Comments

I received Paperless Post coins in exchange for the following review. All photos, designs and opinions of Paperless Post are my own. Holiday cards have to be the worst holiday chore. I suppose many friends and family agree because I... Continue reading →

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