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ideas for stress-free holidays
Maybe that title is misleading! Part of managing everything in December — especially if you’re the one who makes things happen in the family —…
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gifts for girlfriends, moms, or you!
Looking for gifts for your girlfriends, sisters, or mom? Or maybe you need a little treat for yourself? (No shame in that — I’ve been…
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gifts for preteen girls, part 2
I’m back with another round of gifts my 12-year-old daughter thinks her friends would LOVE. But, first, I have to share a disclaimer: I’m buying…
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gifts for preteen girls, part 1
My two girls are now 12 and 13, and it’s pretty tough for me to pick out the perfect gifts for them. They used to…
● About Me
I’m Vanessa, a wife and mom living in the DC suburbs. In 2017, I bought a rundown house and began renovating it with my husband, John. Together, we’ve made our small house into a cozy, comforting space for us and our four kids.
