Making dining reservations, researching hotels, buying tickets, making a budget, pricing things out.  To some people these might seem like irritating chores, but to me, it sounds like a good time.  I LOVE planning vacations.  Like a lot.  Probably not a normal amount. I’m realizing this now as our vacation goals are temporarily on hold. […]

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Quick Background: I love animals.  All sorts of animals.  I’ve had cats, dogs, fish, and raised cows when I was a kid.  Obviously hubby and I needed more animals when we bought our first house on a quarter acre. Within a few months of moving in we got our first four hens.  Luna (a leghorn), […]

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As we (not so) patiently wait for a foster placement, I’ve been dealing with some pretty major baby fever.  Hubby’s been noticing babies more too, even if he doesn’t have the fever. For me, it’s been in effect since Squiggles was one or so, got worse when we went to Disneyworld and saw all the […]

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This year Squishy’s teacher wanted a low key party. No candy. Just a few yummies. Home made Valentine’s cards. We had parents sign up for fruits and treats but I wanted to add a little something else and offered to make small sandwiches. I’d likely do PB&J if I was making these for my kiddos, […]

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This past Saturday, all four of us participated in the local Women’s March.  A sister march to the one that took place in Washington, and the ones that took place all over the world.  On many levels, I am so thankful we went.  The level of positivity was so comforting.  The people were beyond kind. […]

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