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A Change for the Holidays

This year we’re doing the holidays a bit different. From a cold and chilly Thanksgiving for some of our family to Christmas at Disney World, we’re shaking it up! Thanksgiving in NYC Jeff and Lucy spent Thanksgiving on a daddy-daughter trip in New York City. She had been bugging us for years about going, and…

From Boise to Yellowstone and Back

In Less Than 48 Hours! One of the things I love about my job is the ability to work from anywhere! And, the freedom to take impromptu trips with my family. In June, Jeff and I flew to Boise with Molly and Jack. Jack was in a soccer tournament and the middle two kids were away…

Mom…I’m Bored! Summer With Kids

As much as I try to keep my kids active and involved during the summer, there’s always down time. And that means bored and whiny kids. “I want a friend over.” “Can we go there?” “Will you buy this?” “I’m bored.” Parents, you can all relate to these questions and comments we field from our kids all…summer…long. In…

Summer Vacation Plans

I love summertime. The kids are home from school and we’re able to get together and reconnect with some of our extended family. Plus, the kids get to explore the great outdoors and have a chance to really dive into some of their passions (like… soccer!). Family Trip This year, we’ll again head out for our…

Already? Getting Ready for Back to School

When did going back to school get so complicated? Okay, well part of the complication is sending 3 kids to school. Our kids attend a charter school, so it is a little different because they have uniforms and we have to purchase books for the school year. With all activity around getting ready for back-to-school,…

Tetherball – It’s My Kind of Sport

I wasn’t athletic as a kid. I grew up trying all kinds of sports (the key word here being ‘trying’). Every recreation program there was, I think I tried it out. Even the oddball ones like ragball, soccer, tennis, etc. I remember thinking, “I am just not cut out for this.” What I didn’t realize…