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A bittersweet goodbye

Our official last day in our little town was a sad one for me. The Uhaul was packed…   And while The Hubby and his helper went to Spokane to unload our boxes, the kids and I went out to enjoy ourselves for one last outing since our house was pretty empty.     I […]

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Five tips for a more organized, stress-free move

Moving is clearly not fun for anyone, but I think with a little organization and the right tools, one’s life can be easier and a little less hectic while in transition from one home to the next. Since we just finished a big move ourselves, I decided to share five tips that made our experience easier. […]

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How to Organize Those Obnoxious DVDs

These DVDs had been haunting me for the last four years. Visible. Crammed. Falling (being pulled) off the shelves…   …until a few days ago when I had had it. While packing, I glanced over and got frustrated by how much room they  were going to take up once packed. So as soon as the […]

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As One Door Closes, Another Opens…

I previously mentioned that we are moving. Being someone that doesn’t deal with change easily, this has been a hard one for me to swallow. When I first moved to our town, I was miserable. I didn’t know many people, I was teaching at the high school and I lived in a small town, unlike […]

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A “Little Man”-Themed Baby Shower

Two weekends ago I traveled to Portland to help throw my beautiful sister-in-law a Little Man-themed baby shower. The food was delish, the mama was glowing and everyone seemed to have a great time. Success! Plus, who doesn’t just love mini bow ties, mustaches and neckties?       I didn’t do the best job […]

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