Andrea
Family is everything, and I can think of no better town to live in with my high school sweetheart and our four young children. Although we've been here for a few years now, we often find that it still feels like vacation. Embracing the natural beauty and slower pace were easy. Learning to love Orange wasn't too hard. However, my mid-western roots shine through in my inability to accessorize my daughters with giant hair bows and my preference for unsweetened tea. Being a mother is more incredible than I ever dreamed, and even though our days are utter chaos riddled with exhaustion, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Dear Kiddos, I’m Sorry This Year Has Been So Weird (But Maybe You’ll Be...
Dear Kiddos,
It has certainly been a strange year, hasn’t it?
Your tiny bubble burst a little over a year ago when you were off for spring break from school and all of a sudden you...
My Kids Play in the Closet
We have a lot of kids and a lot of stuff. We are mindful of going through toys a few times a year and getting rid of what they don’t use, but truly they...
It’s Okay to Leave the Elf on the (Store) Shelf
The thought of moving a stuffed elf all over the house, coming up with creative antics every day leading up to a season already jam-packed with to-dos, to-buys, to-bakes, to-cleans, and to-decorates is nuttier...
The Best Thing to do With Leftover Halloween Candy
It’s that time of year again. The season when your houses and your bellies become overloaded with fun-size candy bars. Regardless of whether trick-or-treating is happening or not, people are getting creative and you...
A Welcome Letter to the New Homeschool Teachers
Dear New Homeschool Teacher,
Whether you’ve found yourself here because it’s something you’ve always wanted to try, because it seems like the best option for your family at this time, due to Covid-related concerns, or...
What is the Best School Choice for our Kids?
School’s out for summer, however for many parents, school is the #1 thing on our minds right now. Even without the underlying tensions of what will happen this fall with Covid regarding whether schools...
What Has 2020 Taught You?
2020 has been quite a year, to say the least. It even has its own hashtag, one that doesn't quite bring about warm fuzzy memories and feelings. It's pretty much the catchphrase for anything...