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HDYDI: Wrap a Present Like a Pro
One of the coolest perks of growing up in a family of jewelers? Learning how to wrap a package like a pro. A few <ahem> decades ago, my grandparents owned a small jewelry store in Pecos, Texas. My uncle now has his own in El Paso. My grandmother taught me how to wrap a present,…
Read MoreMy Laryngitis Epiphany
A couple of weeks ago, I lost my voice for a few days. You probably lost your hearing because my children were cheering so loudly. At any rate, it’s been years since I lost my voice. It was like a crazy, out-of-body experience. I could see the words and speak them, but nothing came out.…
Read MoreHDYDI: Plan a Multi-Generational Disney Vacation
All these opinions and suggestions are purely through our experience. I hope it helps you plan a magical vacation! We spent a week at Walt Disney World and Universal, thanks to my parents. What an adventure! After scouring Pinterest, I learned that there was no post, anywhere, that could really walk me through planning an entire…
Read MoreHDYDI: Plan a Lovely First Communion Party
Yesterday I shared my ten gift ideas and left you with a chance to win more than $300 worth of First Communion goodness. Today? Today, we talk parties. Later this week, I’ll share the sacramental love. With six kids and as the self-proclaimed birthday junkie, I adore a good party. What can I say? I’m…
Read More{Before & After} An Inspiration-Filled Office
I have teased and teased about this transformation over on the ‘gram. Trust me, nobody wanted it finished more than Scott and I. But, non-sleeping baby and five other kids tends to put the brakes on from time to time. First, let’s look at the before, before. As in, this is what the house looked…
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