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We Can’t Grow If We Don’t Bloom — A Day in the Life of a Mom Trying to Hold It All Together
I don’t know about in your home but this morning hit like a frying pan. The dogs were pacing, David was already at work and C was pretending he didn’t hear me calling his name. Breakfast was whatever I could grab — toast, a granola bar, maybe a leftover biscuit if the Bradley and Charlie didn’t inhale it last night. I held my coffee like it was the only thing keeping me upright and whispered, “Lord, it’s me again.” This is a day in the Cates family where grace meets chaos and says, “We’re doing this together.” And honestly? That’s the only reason I made it out of bed. Because…
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Free Books for January 12, 2026
Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage off the products, you purchase. One of my favorite hobbies is reading but there is times we can’t afford to purchase books for me to read. Which is why I’m grateful I can find free books on Amazon to read and share with my friends and family. Check out these books below and let me know which book you would most like to read and why. Stitched in Secret: An Alex Allin Cozy Mystery (Alex Allin Cozy Mysteries) by Gracie Gann come undone. When a centuries-old ornate…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Andy: A Dog’s Tale (Canine Companions) by John Kelly (Author), Canine Companions Ignite Animation Studios (Producer)
I’m excited to share a children’s book which you will find inside our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Andy A Dog’s Tale by John Kelly (Author), Canine Companions Ignite Animation Studios (Producer). I received a copy of the book in exchange for this review. Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase, I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. My family has been so stressed and with Charlie out of town it’s been worse. I sat down last night with Charlie’s dog who we want to teach to become a Service Dog. I reached out and picked up my copy of Andy A…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
