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June 15, 2020

EASY VACATION RENTAL MEAL IDEAS

These easy vacation rental meal ideas are quick, delicious and simple to put together, even in the most basically stocked kitchens. Though these recipes are …

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January 12, 2019

WHAT TO WEAR TO EACH OF THE DISNEY PARKS

Having taken my fair share of vacations at Disney Parks (not to mention having served on The Disney Parks Moms Panel, I feel especially capable …

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August 26, 2018

WHERE TO FIND THE BEST SHAVE ICE IN KAUAI

We spent three weeks on Kauai in July (be sure to check out my complete Kauai destination guide). During that time, we took great pleasure …

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When it comes to the best things for families to do in Kauai, the hardest part is narrowing down the list. These activities, beaches and restaurants represent the best of what Kauai has to offer.
August 4, 2018

KAUA’I DESTINATION GUIDE

For our second trip to the state of Hawaii, we decided to visit the island of Kaua’i. The promise of tropical vistas, serene beaches and …

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assorted raised and cake doughnuts from Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, Oregon
April 2, 2018

BEST DONUTS IN PORTLAND | A BLIND TASTE TEST

If you know anything about visiting Portland, Oregon, you’ve probably heard that Voodoo Doughnuts is a must try. It, no doubt, is a social media …

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Beale Street neon sign Memphis
March 8, 2018

WHAT TO DO IN MEMPHIS | WEEKEND GETAWAY GUIDE

We spent last weekend in Memphis. Although we were there for a soccer tournament and that kept us relatively occupied, we did make some time …

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No visit to the Winter Village at Bryant Park is complete without tasting these five foodie favorite bites from artisan booths. Skip sitting down for dinner and make a meal of snacking your way around this awesome holiday market in New York City.
December 5, 2017

5 BEST BITES IN THE WINTER VILLAGE AT BRYANT PARK

Until our recent Thanksgiving week visit to New York City, I had never been to a holiday market. In fact, I didn’t even know holiday …

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October 12, 2017

WHAT I WORE ON OUR BEACH VACATION

We just returned from seven blissfully relaxing days on the white sand beaches of Florida’s emerald coast. This was our second trip to the 30A …

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Your trip to the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park can feel like a private tour. These five tips to avoid crowds in Banff will ensure you come home with beautiful photos and amazing memories!
August 29, 2017

HOW TO AVOID CROWDS IN BANFF

A trip to Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies is a must-do in any lifetime, but the popularity of the destination can make for …

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You know that friend you can text when you need an You know that friend you can text when you need an answer to the most obscure question? When it comes to Disney trip planning, consider me your girl. In 2008, I had the honor of serving as one of the inaugural "Disney Moms" on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Over the years, that same panel has evolved into something bigger and better. Today, it's planDisney and I'm back online, answering some super fun questions about things like secret menus, meeting Mickey and where to find the best snacks. If you're wanting to stay close to home this year, but still looking for a sprinkle of vacation magic, click on over and explore away! https://plandisney.disney.go.com/
Sixteen years today and of this I am certain: fair Sixteen years today and of this I am certain: fairy tales aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. The most piercingly beautiful love stories are far more complex than happily ever after allows.

I think of the places we’ve been. Private verandahs at sea and tables with breathtaking views. Photos beside glacial lakes and campfire s’mores along deep red canyons. Cobblestone streets and foreign cafés and twinkly lights. But also: hospital waiting rooms and the stiff, unforgiving marriage counselor’s couch. Bended knees and closet tears and thick, unrelenting grief. We’ve waited for calls that never came and crumpled beneath the weight of a few others that did. Fear and dread and heartbreak. Joy and pride and gratitude. The beauty comes in living both, with muscle and grace to show for it.

Facing you—holding your hands while I read those vows—I would never have hoped for what we’ve had. Happily ever after sounds so much easier. But facing you now, here today, I know better. The Author of our story. His intricacies. Exceedingly and abundantly more than I have the audacity to dream.
We had a meeting with our builder yesterday! That We had a meeting with our builder yesterday! That exclamation point is misleading because there was nothing fun involved like choosing tile or anything like that. But even boring little steps like discussing perc test results seem like progress and help lighten the burden of what promises to be a very long process. How’s your week been?
I *think* we found a temporary house to live in wh I *think* we found a temporary house to live in while we wait for home. 😅 The hardest part about that process was finding an arrangement that could be somewhat flexible to accommodate our timing with the build. Thankfully, a sweet young couple nearby came through with a perfect solution for us! And new neighbors from down the street gave us a ton of once-used U-Haul moving boxes that are in great shape. ☁️➡️🌈😊
We’re officially under contract. It’s a good t We’re officially under contract. It’s a good thing, too, because three days of showings was more than enough for me. 😅 Of course now the real work begins as we set out to find a rental and pack and move. God has given me a lot of peace in this process and I trust He’ll continue giving me what I need throughout the next month and beyond. ❤️
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