The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Families gather, gifts are exchanged, and festive feasts are shared. Yet, as the final strains of “Jingle Bells” fade away, and the colorful lights come down, there exists another, often overlooked, phase of the holiday season: the post-Christmas break. This interlude between Christmas and…
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Favorite Sibling | 25 Days of Me
Let’s talk about siblings today. I’ve told y’all that I have three siblings. Well today I want to share a little bit about my favorite one whose birthday is today. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!! Not that he will read this but still, at least I can say I posted it.
The Year I Got Switches | 25 Days of Me
This is another post that I did a few years ago but felt it could work well here and that it was something to know about me. I do my best to be good but I am not always regardless of how hard I try. When I was growing up there were certain things that…
The Christmas Angel | 25 Days of Me
Every year our tree has an angel on the top. Well except for this year as she no longer will attach to the tree. This angel joined our family decades ago when my father found her. We had one of those straight blue things with a ball at the end as our topper for many…
When Christmas is Awkward
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays but let’s be honest for a moment. Christmas can be awkward as all get out sometimes. I mean it’s the holiday where you meet new relatives, come face to face with the relatives that you hate or aren’t talking to at the moment, or worse. On top of…
Finding the Perfect Tree | 25 Days of Me
How many of you have a real tree this Christmas? I am curious because we have never had one. My parents both said they did growing up but we always had an artificial one. I think it is because they were easier on them. When I became an adult I just stuck with what I…
Juggling Act: Balancing Work, Family, and Fun
In the fast-paced world we live in, the juggling act of balancing work, family, and the pursuit of personal enjoyment can feel like a Herculean task. With the demands of a career, the responsibilities of family life, and the desire for personal fulfillment, finding equilibrium becomes essential for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. Let’s…
Dividing Family Heirlooms and How to Go About It
There is never a good time to divide up family heirlooms. However, when it happens, it needs to be carried out with a cool head, rather than in a heated argument. Unfortunately, this seems to happen in more families than you would expect.
How to Plan Your Career Around Being a New Parent
There are millions of working parents in the world. However, the question still stands: How can I be a great parent while also building my professional skills and moving forward with a career? The struggle of balancing both is very real. Parent guilt is not a new feeling, and there will be challenges in finding…
Can You Earn an Income If You Choose to Foster?
Many people consider the idea of fostering but are put off by the thought of having to quit their job and become full-time foster carers. This could reduce their incomes significantly, which is not always a good thing if they already have a family to take care of. However, just because you will need to…
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