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Extracurricular Spotlight: Soccer

December 18, 2020 By Stephanie

I played soccer for approximately seven years as a child. My husband played soccer in high school and then also attended college on a full soccer scholarship. Needless to say, we have a bit of experience with the sport. Our oldest daughter played soccer for one season in 5th grade, but has since gravitated toward […]

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Campground Spotlight: Flagstaff KOA Holiday

July 18, 2020 By Stephanie

Flagstaff, Arizona is a city ideally suited for camping. In fact, it’s exactly what our kids typically describe as the perfect camping environment: perfect weather, glittering sunshine, cool breezes, and plentiful evergreen trees – with access to creeks and lakes as a bonus. RV Sites Flagstaff KOA Holiday offers 132 RV sites for all kinds […]

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Ready For Summer Guide: Mother/Daughter Edition

July 4, 2019 By Stephanie

Ready for Summer Guide Mother Daughter

Two years ago, I wrote a READY FOR SUMMER GUIDE with all of the fun products my kids were loving for the long and warm days of summer (popsicle makers, pool inflatables, and water shoes!). This year, I thought it would be fun to share some of the products that my almost-teenage-daughter and I have […]

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1st Birthday Gift Ideas

December 20, 2017 By Stephanie

1st birthday photo balloon

Our youngest turned one in late August. As a fourth child, the day passed without much pomp or fanfare. We didn’t have a party, but he was smothered in kisses, held in our arms, and spent part of the afternoon out in the backyard (his favorite place). Since we have had four toddlers, I thought […]

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1st Birthday Photo Shoot – Tips & Tricks!

December 19, 2017 By Stephanie

1st birthday red white blue

One-year-olds are adorable, aren’t they? With chubby cheeks, sparkling eyes, and winning smiles, they seem to be the perfect candidate for a photo shoot. Except that they are exceptionally wiggly and have a mind of their own. One-year-olds, charming as they are, refuse to smile on-demand and prefer to move, move, move. Another challenge is […]

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Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Beauty & Wellness Stocking Stuffers

December 4, 2017 By Stephanie

Beauty Wellness Stocking Stuffers

If you’ve read my Christmas Gift Guides for the past decade, you know that I do my best to stay away from frivolous + cheaply made trinkets for stockings. Instead, I search for everyday items that are practical and sure to be used year-round. I especially keep my eyes out for new, creative, or interesting […]

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Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for Gentlemen

December 1, 2017 By Stephanie

Gift Ideas Gentlemen

Wondering what to get for the guy(s) on your list? Here’s my short list for 2017. These are gifts that will be appreciated by any man, whether he is a hiker, a computer techie, an architect, or an academic. Enjoy! DRESS SHOES There’s a trick to buying dress shoes for men. You want to find […]

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Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for Athletic Women

November 30, 2017 By Stephanie

Gifts Athletic Women

This one’s for the tennis players, the golfers, the swimmers, the hikers, the runners, the out-in-the-woods women on your list. As an avid runner and a regular hiker myself, this list was pretty easy for me to compile. I hand-picked clothing, accessories, and gear that is well-suited for an active and outdoorsy lifestyle. ACTIVE CLOTHING […]

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