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Family isn’t just the people you’re related to — it’s the ones who feel like home. The folks who see you unfiltered, messy, growing, thriving, and everything in between. It’s shared meals, inside jokes, chaotic group chats, loud laughs, and quiet support when life gets heavy.
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What it’s like to be a Breast Cancer Survivor in October

October is a tough month to be a breast cancer survivor. This page explores the emotional and social challenges faced by survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Family Road Trip - O'Charley's Review

Here is our O'Charley's review in Greensboro during our family road trip. We love to take road trips, though, meal times can be tough on the road.

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NECTAR Mattress Review - Rachel K. Belkin

Our experience trying a NECTAR memory foam mattress. Here's a review of the delivery, setup, and comfort of our NECTAR mattress.

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Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Sports - Action Figures Review

For gift ideas for sports-loving kids or adults, check out these sports guys action figures for baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, and more.

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Sugar Cookies Recipe and Decorating How-to

Here is how to make the best sugar cookies recipe and frosting recipe. It is fun and easy. The kids had a great time decorating their cookies.

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Fun Things to Do In Southside San Antonio

I had no idea there were this many fun things to do and great places to eat in Southside San Antonio. South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is transforming the Southside.

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Extended Stay America Review - Family Travel Made Easier

This is an Extended Stay America review. Our family travel was made easier with Extended Stay America hotel in Plymouth Meeting, PA and Extended Stay America in Greensboro, NC.

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Extended Stay America for Family Friendly and Pet Friendly Travel

For family travel, we like to stay at places with plenty of space and amenities. Extended Stay America understands how important pets are, so they welcome your dogs and cats too.

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Bikinis in the Snow Week 8 - Wine no Whine

This week on Bikinis in the Snow, the challenge was to give wine another try. Neither of us are big wine drinkers, but we explore our experiences with wine at events and with friends.

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Bikinis in the Snow Week 7 – Physical Affection

For week 7 of Bikinis in the Snow, we decided to focus on physical affection. As married couple of 13+ years, we don't often hold hands, hug, or snuggle.

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Bikinis in the Snow Week 6 - Quality Time

This week we decided to turn off the television and focus on quality couple's time. We still sat together, but instead of watching a show we would chat and eat dessert (on one occasion).

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Bikinis in the Snow Week 5 - Trust at the Thrift Store

Bikinis in the Snow week 5 is Trust at the Thrift Store. Our mission: to go to a thrift store and buy outfits for each other - no rules, complete trust.

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Bikinis in the Snow Week 4 - Embracing Sports as a Boy Mom

To get out of my comfort zone, week 4 of Bikinis of the Snow is Embracing Sports as a Boy Mom. I'm surrounded by sports fanatics at home that eat, sleep, and breathe sports.

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Bikinis in the Snow Week 3 - Yes!

With busy schedules, we are often quick to say no to things, but this week, things are going to change. This is the week of 'Yes!'.

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Bikinis in the Snow Week 2 - New Recipes for Dinner

We are ready to spice things up a bit in the kitchen. We searched for some new-to-us dinner recipes that would still be somewhat easy to make and not take too much time.

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Bikinis in the Snow Week 1 - Polar Bear Splash

I have talked about doing the New Year's Day Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas. Today, as a family, we jumped into the 68 degree water, starting out the new year with a splash!

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Review - Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa Monterey

We went on a 4146 mile road trip. We spent two nights in Monterey, California. Here is my review of the Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa in Monterey.

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Post Breast Cancer Family Trip to Hawaii

We had a post breast cancer family trip to Hawaii. Because breast cancer affected our whole family, the kids (ages 5 and 3 now) went on the post-cancer Hawaii vacation too.