When 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 StoriesFor 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 am 100 percent Italian. Growing up in a close knit Italian family is something I wouldn’t trade for the world. Italian culture is known for its rich and diverse traditions, and family is at the center of many of them. Family is highly valued in Italian culture, and several traditions revolve around spending time
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Personal StoriesWe’ve had 2 cats and 2 dogs in the last 8 years and while they lived wonderful lives they died of old age. Gia, our last living fur baby, a 16-year-old cat passed away last June. My husband wasn’t keen on getting another pet right away, but I was lonely. Since I work from home,
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Personal StoriesI’m often asked what my 5 favorite books are, and these are the first 5 that ALWAYS pop into my mind. I would like to tell you a bit more about why one of the books has a special place in my heart. 1- The Bible-I feel like this one speaks for itself! It is
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Personal StoriesWhen I was a little girl, I dreamed of being just like Connie Chung. In fact, when people would ask me what I wanted to do when I grew up my answer was always the same: I wanted to be “just like Connie Chung.” I knew what I wanted to do but I didn’t know
Before I Had Colton, I Was Adventurous. Read More »
Personal StoriesMy favorite series growing up was Nancy Drew. I wish I had fond childhood memories of enjoying books prior to middle school, but the truth is I don’t. I don’t have any memories where I enjoyed reading prior to the Nancy Drew series. I know my parents read bedtime stories to me. I read when
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Personal StoriesMy favorite childhood memory was when I was gifted, Peaches the kitten for Christmas when I was 8. It was such a perfect moment! My brother and I came down the stairs on Christmas Morning and saw a sweet little kitten in a basket under the tree. It was perfection but like with most good
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Personal StoriesI feel like this topic is so fitting as tomorrow is Colton’s 7 year well check. You will get to know a lot more about Colton in the coming months, but for now here is an introduction to how our journey began. I think it’s really funny how a photo can give you flash backs! Especially
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Faith, Personal Stories
Julie
