August signifies the start of school, and for me, it also signifies cross country season. Gray has been running cross country since third grade, and I have been coaching middle school cross country for two years now. Up until middle school, runners wore a soft
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My son would lose his head if it weren’t attached to his shoulders; I’m not sure if his ability to keep track of his things is much better now at age 14 versus age 6. The truth is the amount of interest and effort he
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I love summer. Let me rephrase that: I love summer break. I love that the days are slower paced. I love the fact that there’s no homework, no after school practices, no drop off or pick up, and no set bedtime. You would think I
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I have issues; if you’ve read any of my blog posts then you’ve already figured that out. I go through periods when I feel like I’m doing a good job keeping things clean and sanitized, then there’s the rest of the time. And of course
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I frequently like to poke fun at my husband. I like to say he has uniforms for all the things he does; for instance, his work around the house uniform is one of many old t-shirts and a pair of holey jeans. His evening wardrobe
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I am not a stain removal expert but by listening to our managers and asking questions, I have learned a lot over the years about stain-removal and fabric. So, I know that blood is fairly easy to remove on cotton and polyester. I also know
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While we all love the fireworks and celebrating our country’s independence, the thing we love most about Independence Day, if we’re being completely honest, is the picnic food. What’s not to love about burgers, corn on the cob, salads, beer, and holiday-themed desserts? Unfortunately, ketchup
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Once upon a time, I hated the feel of Spandex, and when manufacturers started weaving small amounts into pants and jeans, I went through a shopping slump. My sister finally convinced me to give it a try, and today I am a huge fan of a small amount of Spandex in garments because it provides a nicer fit. The best thing is, even with lots of movement and stretching, garments retain their original shape. At the end of the day, you don’t look like a crumpled, stretched out mess.
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There’s a scene in the movie Aliens when the Marines first encounter the aliens and head into their nest. One of them says “it’s hot in here” and another replies “yeah, but it’s a dry heat.” We’ve all heard that saying so many times that
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For as long as I can remember, a navy sports coat has been a part of Gray’s wardrobe -- since he was a wee lad. My mom started the tradition one Easter, and now as soon as he outgrows one, we purchase another. And it’s
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A few weeks ago, I was in the car with Gray and his friend Kendrick. They were having a conversation about bad commercials, when Kendrick brought up a commercial he saw about a particular brand of laundry detergent that could remove invisible stains. “Of course, laundry detergent can remove invisible stains because they’re not even there in the first place,” he exclaimed. “Oh, you’ve done it now,” replied Gray, and I went into a dissertation about invisible stains.
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My son is 14 years old and is obsessed with having a mobile app for everything. I just didn’t get the obsession or advantage of using mobile apps until COVID, and now I too am obsessed. While COVID forced me to conform, I now wonder why I fought modernization in the first place. The thing I love the most about mobile apps is that I only have to tell it one time what I like, and it remembers my preferences every single time. No more repeating myself every visit!
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I love vacation. Not only do I love visiting new places, trying new foods, and living like the locals, but I also love the general feel of vacation. I don’t get in any hurry. I don’t worry about messes. And while we are always on
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In December 2019, Matt and I booked a Mediterranean cruise for May 2020, and in March 2020 it was canceled by the cruise line. So, you may guess, as was probably the same for your family, we didn’t take a vacation last year. The cruise
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