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Remembering To Be Thankful

November 23, 2016 Caryn4 Comments

I’ll admit it, I’ve gone so far down the rabbit hole of post-election commentary that I think I have been reading the same Facebook post’s comment thread for six days. If I’m being honest, I’m still angry, worried, disappointed, fearful and sad. And I’m still trying to figure out what I can DO with all… Continue reading Remembering To Be Thankful

Holidays · personal development

One Thing

December 3, 2015December 3, 2015 Caryn2 Comments

Picture this: My 20-month-old twin boys are grinning widely and staring right at the camera. AT THE SAME TIME. They are dressed in coordinating outfits, not matching like last year because they are their own person now and we must celebrate their toddler individuality. The backdrop is vintage French country chic. Across the bottom, in… Continue reading One Thing

Holidays · News

Thanksgiving Confession

November 19, 2015November 30, 2015 Caryn6 Comments

I’m about to confess to something I know isn’t popular. But every year around this time I start to feel this debate bubble up inside of me and my husband is tired of listening to it. I think my shower walls are too (I make killer arguments in the shower). I don’t want to rant… Continue reading Thanksgiving Confession

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