Every year when we write our summer bucket list we always make sure to include berry picking. Not only is it fun to be on a farm and actually pick fruit, but fresh berries beat store bought ones any day. Last year we went to a new place after our tried and true farm lost most of their berries due to weather. This year, Blue Shepard Farm blueberries were back and better than ever and we had so much fun picking them!
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5 Fourth of July Themed Foods
There’s not much I love more than a good theme. My kids’ abundance of flag swim trunks and holiday themed pajamas are proof. 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. The fireworks, spending time with family and friends, and of course celebrating our freedom, makes the day so special and fun. And let’s not forget the food. Whether you like to spend the day snacking or having a full on bbq, I’m sharing 5 Fourth of July Themed Foods that are perfect for the holiday!
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Jack’s 6th Birthday
On Friday our sweet Jack turned six. I’ve talked about my anxiety with each passing birthday and this one was no different. I really tried to soak in all the little moments instead of feeling sad that time is going so quickly.
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3 Author Read Audiobooks You Have to Listen to
Want to know a little secret? I’m not a huge fan of audiobooks. Or pumpkin spiced anything but you already knew that. Back to audiobooks…there is one type of audiobook that I really enjoy. Author read audiobooks. There’s something about an author reading his or her own words that makes the story come to life. I’ve listened to a lot of author read books the past couple of months and 3 of them stood out from the others. The books and the ladies who wrote and read them are all so unique and different and I couldn’t stop listening.
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Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago with Kids
Each year over Memorial Day Weekend my field hosts it’s annual conference. Last year J and I spent the weekend in San Diego and the year before that I went to Denver solo. I was so excited when I found out that this year’s conference was in Chicago. Not only do I love the city, but it’s only 6 hours from where we live. With the relatively short distance, long weekend, and not wanting to spend another Memorial Day away from the boys, the entire family decided to tag along.
