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“Memorial Day Weekend Family Reset: Walking, Wellness, Homeschool Moments, Pets & Slowing Down Together”
For my family there is a certain kind of weekend that doesn’t ask for perfection. That weekend doesn’t demand matching outfits, spotless floors, or a fully executed plan that runs like a schedule. Instead, that weekend asks for something softer. Something slower. A willingness to step outside, breathe a little deeper, and let life feel like it belongs to everyone in the house again. Last weekend was one of those weekends. The morning begins not with urgency, but with the simple sound of movement through the house. I was half asleep/ half-awake David was looking for shoes that don’t quite fit right anymore. Gerald was already outside before breakfast, drawn…
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START HERE: SUNDAY AT THE CATES COMPOUND
Sometimes we all need a Road Map or two. I wanted to create one for you that shares where to start: For a little SUNDAY Fun AT THE CATES COMPOUND Welcome to the Cates Compound — where life is loud, love is messy, food is stretched, bills are prayed over, and the circle stays unbroken even when everything else feels like it’s falling apart. And the teen is screaming because who knows what. David is just standing watching as Charlie cusses at me like a Sailor. Instead of engaging I call Pheobie and tell her to come upstairs with me after I grab my glass of Sweet Tea. Does this…
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Family Fun Friday — Spring Edition
Spring Break will be ending for my niece and nephew this week and it may be for your children as well. I thought I would share Family Fun Friday: Simple Ways to Make Memories This Weekend on a budget that children of all ages can do with and without their parents help. Getting them off #electronics for a bit. Fridays are for fun, laughter, and reconnecting after a long week. As the weather warms up and spring begins to bloom, it’s the perfect time to slow down and enjoy simple moments with the people you love. This week’s Family Fun Friday is all about easy, joyful activities that bring everyone…








