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Six Gifts for Men that He’ll Actually Like
Happy Gift Guide Season! When my followers asked me to put together a Gift Guide for Men, I had to chuckle. The irony is that the vast majority of gifts I’ve bought for my husband, he’s returned. My husband is extremely practical, and he’s particular about what he likes and doesn’t like. He doesn’t like surprises. And, he doesn’t really like receiving gifts at all. After 13 years together, though, I’d like to think I’ve got a better understanding of finding a gift that he’ll actually appreciate. If you’ve got a Picky Partner, this blog post is for you! This part of the blog post contains Affiliate Links. If you…
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Holding the Boundary: Four Hard Truths
From a young age, we learn to be mindful of others’ feelings. The intent around this is good – we want our children to learn to be kind to other people. However, an unfortunate side effect is that often we learn to put others’ feelings before our own needs. We’re learn to conform and contort ourselves; to avoid making other people feel uncomfortable at all costs. It’s no wonder, that as adults, we have such a difficult time setting healthy boundaries. Boundaries are the key to living life to the fullest. They are a healthy part of all relationships: at work, at home, and when visiting family and friends. If…
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Top 5 Tips for Beach Trips with Toddlers!
Every summer, my in-laws host a trip to a little Panhandle beach town called Mexico Beach. Since I started coming with my husband, Mexico Beach has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit. Nicknamed “The Forgotten Coast,” the town has fought to hold onto its small-town charm and quiet beaches. When my daughter was old enough to start coming to the beach, we were excited to share this special place with her. Toddlers can be unpredictable, even during their normal every-day routine. With this being our second trip to Mexico Beach with our daughter, we were a little bit more prepared to enjoy the beach! 1. Prep, Prep,…
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10 Baby Shower Gifts Your Friends Will Actually Use (& Love!)
This past week, I co-hosted a baby shower for a sweet friend. She is expecting her first baby girl after two sweet boys! It was so fun to get together with friends, plan a pink party and celebrate her. Watching her open her gifts made me think about my own baby shower. I found out I was pregnant with my daughter in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. My pregnancy experience was very different than what I expected it to be. I didn’t get to go into stores and test drive strollers or browse through baby aisles. Instead, I had to shop online and just guess what I wanted. Luckily,…
