5 Fantasy Book Series Rated PG

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My daughter is taking over the blog today to share 5 fantasy books series for kids 11+. She’s always had her nose in a book, from Magic Tree House to Babysitters Club to whatever she’s reading now. I knew some moms who would read books before their kids in order to vet the content, but I couldn’t even attempt to …

Five Free Things to Do in Summit County, Colorado This Summer

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I absolutely love Colorado in the summer – especially the mountains! There’s just something about that drive into the mountains and the cooler temperatures along with the gorgeous views that never disappoint. Since we spend as much time in the mountains as we can each summer, (and I am a frugal mama) I’m detailing a handful of things that you …

Five affordable decorating finds!

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This post contains affiliate links. Many of you know we spent a good chunk of last spring remodeling and then a good chunk of summer moving. It’s nice to be settled in now, even though I am still slowly getting the house to my liking. (So many blank walls still to fill!) I thought it would be fun to share …

7 Truths in 7 Years about Just Show(ing) Up

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I cannot believe it has been 7 and a half years since Kara passed and 7 years since the book we wrote together about friendship during suffering released. Before writing Just Show Up together, I had no idea how to be there for a friend. I was the kind of person who would impatiently wait to impose my opinion on …