To Love A Beast: Once Upon A Time In Texas: Book One by Karen Witemeyer Book # 7 for 2026 I typically don’t read much fiction for myself. I read aloud and listen to fiction with my family while most of my books for myself are nonfiction. I have read a string of kind of … Continue reading To Love A Beast
“Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad: the perspective shift that could completely change the way you mother” by Abbie Halberstadt Book #6 for 2026 Another read-along with my friend MM. We met up for iced lavender cream chai teas to discuss chapters 1-7, chapters 8-11, and chapters 12-14. This was a great book … Continue reading Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
Feature photo by my oldest son, age 16. We had a fun opportunity to join a group campout for the Great American Campout last weekend. It was fun to see old friends and make new ones. It was really windy but we managed to wrangle the tent up! There were fun ice breaker games, yard … Continue reading Great American Campout 2026 & Scorpion Hunt Hike
Teeny tiny single serve by Ben & Jerry Americone Dream - perfect for America’s 250 this year! 🇺🇸 front back After 8 years of nearly daily use, I replaced my worn out black & gray leopard print Coach purse when I found this brown leather purse by Wrangler found a delicious strawberry scented candle in … Continue reading Favorite Things This Summer 2026
When our oldest son graduated from 8th grade we planned a special glamping trip to celebrate - Homeschool 8th Grade Graduation Celebration. Our middle daughter graduated from 8th grade this year so we planned another glamping trip with friends. Unfortunately, they came down with hand-foot-and-mouth disease right before the trip so they had to stay … Continue reading Homeschool 8th Grade Graduation 2026
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