About a year ago, I side-swiped a cement wall on the shoulder of the highway on my way to pick Colton up from school. A bird was headed towards my windshield, and it startled me, and I jerked the wheel hitting a cement barrier in the shoulder of a highway construction zone. Thankfully, no one […]
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Conversations With ColtonDid you know the average American will spend 23 hours on road trips with their families this summer? That’s crazy in and of itself. Road Trip reads for the littles can really help combat: “𝘐’𝘮 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘺” “𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘵?” “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳?” “𝘐’𝘮 𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥” Have no fear! I’m here for all your PaperPie road
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PaperPie, Road Trip, TravelWhen I was younger, I never felt like I was creative. I wanted to be because I come from a family of artists. My brother, now an architect, is a phenomenal artist. I can finally admit to it: I was jealous of my brother! I can’t draw stick people and this kid was six in
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Personal StoriesI figured out very early on that I was raising a child who wanted to do everything perfectly. At first, I thought it was cute, but shortly thereafter I realized that a child who strives for perfection in all that they do can be a challenge to parents. The funny thing is perfectionism is both a blessing
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ParentingPromoting reading in a screen-driven age may seem tough, but it’s doable! Here are three tips that can help cultivate a reading habit in individuals of any age. One of the most effective ways to encourage reading is to be a reader yourself. It’s True! Especially with children. When they observe others around them reading
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Conversations With Colton, PaperPie, ParentingFor many people, Memorial Day means barbecues, picnics, trips to the beach, and the start of summer break. However, the real meaning of Memorial Day is important and shouldn’t get lost in all the warm weather excitement. It’s important to talk about the meaning of Memorial Day! It’s important to tell them, and show them
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Lifestyle, Parenting, Personal StoriesI love a good definition. So here ya go: according to Google: A bucket list is a list of the experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. A bucket list is an itemized list of goals people want to accomplish before they “kick the bucket” — or die.
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Lifestyle, ParentingThis post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Our family has taken A LOT of road trips thanks to moving, living away from family, and the military. Some have gone extremely smooth
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Parenting, Road Trip, TravelEver wondered what a typical day looks like for a writer? Just like any other profession, it’s a mix of highs and lows. Some days the words flow effortlessly, while others leave you staring at a blank page. I read once that many authors have morning rituals to start their day. Ernest Hemingway was known
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Writing A BookCooking with a crockpot is like having a magical kitchen helper that turns you into a culinary superstar! Toss in all your yummy ingredients, hit the slow-cook button, and voilà – dinner practically makes itself! It’s a lifesaver for busy bees craving a scrumptious homemade meal minus the kitchen hustle. And oh, the flavors! The
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