So my husband and I moved from Portland, Oregon to Charlotte, North Carolina in August, and, as one might imagine when moving, one of the biggest differences is the weather. Fall in the Pacific Northwest is beautiful, but short. The leaves change color and then fall off the trees in…
4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. In the Pacific Northwest, it seems to mark a turning point in the weather. It’s like summer has now officially arrived. (Although more times than not, we have low 70-degree weather and FREEZE watching the fireworks.) Another reason I love this…
My husband went to Costco to buy fireworks. As a kid, I loved watching the bright colors pop and sparkle against the night sky and begging my parents to let me have one more sparkler. However, as an adult, while I still like watching fireworks, I can’t stop thinking about…
I love going to the Farmers Market. Seeing all the fresh produce and flowers on display, the new artisans proudly displaying their wares, and getting a quick lunch to sit and listen to local musicians is a fun way to spend family time. The veggies are minis (there’s a picture…
I have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. It just seems so magical! A few summer years ago, I was visiting my aunt and uncle in Napa and one morning, my aunt woke me up super early to come outside. As I blearily stumbled out of the…
My kids have one more week of school and I teach for two. Somehow the distance learning time went fast and slow, and if you have children of your own, you can probably relate. My kids’ teachers have gone above and beyond through all of this and I wanted to…
When I was in elementary school, there was this game we would play in PE called Fruit Basket Upset. It’s a take on musical chairs, but instead of the teacher in charge, a classmate was in charge. There were small groups instead of one large one, and each small groups…
How do you plan to spend Mother’s Day this year? I love to host, and ever since getting married, I have made a special meal for my mother and one for my mother-in-law. However, this year will certainly be different than how I normally spend it. I am sure it…
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