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A Simple Question for Tonight: What Slowed You Down This Week?
I thought I would share aA Simple Question for Tonight: What Slowed You Down This Week? Foi my family not every week feels like it moves at the same speed. Some weeks feel rushed from beginning to end, while others have small pockets where things naturally slow down — even if just for a moment. For my family it’s interesting how those slower moments tend to stand out more than the busy ones. Those moments are not always planned, and they don’t always last long, but they often leave the biggest impression. Maybe it’s a quiet evening, a conversation that didn’t feel rushed, or just a moment where everything felt…
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Father’s Day Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive: Dollar Tree & Budget Gift Ideas Dad Will Actually Love
I don’t know about for your family but for Charlie and I Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us every year. Between summer activities, keeping up with work, grocery shopping, and trying to keep the household running smoothly, it seems like June arrives before I know it. Then suddenly I’m looking at the calendar and realizing Father’s Day is only days away. If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry. One thing I’ve learned over the years that I would like to share with you is Father’s Day isn’t about how much money you spend. Some of the gifts my husband has treasured the most came from…
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Morning Reset After Being Sick
David was off last yesterday and I must tell you yesterday felt like a real turning point. After being sick last week, I finally got back to moving again. It wasn’t anything extreme—just over an hour of walking and a little over 5,000 steps—but it meant a lot more than the numbers show. When you’ve been out of routine because your body just isn’t cooperating, even basic movement feels different. You don’t realize how much you rely on that everyday energy until it’s not there. So getting back up and out again, even in a small way, felt like progress. I made sure not to push it too far. The…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
