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I’m a Green Bean Mom
You know the saying, “I’m not a regular mom; I’m a cool mom.” Well…I’ve got a new twist on that one. Last fall, in my dream garden, I grew a climbing bean for its beautiful pink flowers. I believed that it was an ornamental plant. But when my sister visited, she was absolutely convinced of…
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Gardening With Kids: Chaos and Joy
Gardening with kids brings a heightened level of excitement and joy. When I see them marvel at things I take for granted, I find myself sharing in the wonder. Last year, my dream garden became a reality and grew bountifully. This year, we decided to add a couple more rows. Four of the five little…
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Whose birthday is it, anyway?
I love going back to Philadelphia, where I grew up. My best friends are still there, and I love being with the people that have known me the longest. So, when Mandy asked if I wanted to go get coffee with her, I said, “For sure.” I even forgave her when she honked her horn…
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Copycat Chipotle Buffet for My 40th Birthday
Turning 40 has been amazing. A few weeks before my birthday, Rick asked if I wanted a party. Of course, I said, “No,” because it’s not polite to say yes, right? But as I got to thinking, I realized I didn’t care about etiquette (in this situation), and I wanted a party. So, I got…
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The Miracle of Our New Home
We moved into our dream home a little over a year ago. For 15 years, we lived in a beautiful condo, and while we loved living there, we always wished for a single-family home with enough room to entertain big groups of people and host relatives and grow a dream garden. Living in Gallatin County…
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Meet the Fam Bam
Well, there’s me. I already do all the talking. Read my posts, and you’ll get to know me. Then, there’s Rick. The rock. Autocorrect on my phone constantly tries to change Rick to rock, and I think it’s pretty appropriate. He’s also incredibly patient, full of compassion, and hilarious. Shortly after we were married, my…
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7 Funny April Fools Foods to Befuddle the Family
While I had certainly heard of April Fools Day before, I hadn’t done more to celebrate it than maybe say something stupid followed by, “April Fools!” And I’m not even sure if I did that. Basically, April Fools food wasn’t something I thought about. Sometime after I was married, but before I had kids, I…
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My Dream Garden Come True
I grew up 1,200 miles from my grandparents, but every summer, my family would spend a month or longer in Minnesota with my grandparents. Much of that time was spent on the farm in southwestern Minnesota. Every summer, we’d beg Gramma to take us on a garden tour. It was a rectangular plot of beautiful…
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Embracing Life Together
Category: Everyday Adventures
Some of the best adventures are right at home. From braiding hair to creating culinary masterpieces, this is the place for at-home excitement.