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Kelsey
writer, podcaster, optimist
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Unfortunately not :/ I would need to upgrade my podcast hosting plan which I might do at some point. I know people do want to listen there. Thanks for asking! I hope you can find it on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or elsewhere in the meantime.
Goals for August 2022
It's August, the boys have already been in school for a week, and my productive Mondays have returned. Ahhhh. I am welcoming back my calm energy for rhythm and creating that seems to vacation elsewhere every summer. I love the back-to-school season, as you can tell, and consider this the ...
Goals for August 2022
Posted Aug 1, 2022 at RISING*SHINING
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How We're Cheap and Splurgy
Posted Jul 27, 2022 at Girl Next Door Podcast
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You will get there with the sleep, Lisa! I can assure you of that but I completely understand what it's like to be in it and feel like you'll never get to wake up gently or have a minute to yourself. That is really hard for me. Hang in there!!
Yes I can definitely see how a post-Labor Day school start is perfect in the Midwest where you want as much summer as possible. Here in the heat it seems like by a month in I'm thinking...how much longer until school starts? ;)
Thinking about our school-year routines
A new school year is on the horizon for us already since the boys go back in late July! Our school calendar will now be a modified year-round calendar with school starting in late July, a two-week fall break in October, two-week holiday break, two-week spring break in March, and school letting...
Hi Sarah, so nice to connect with you and how interesting you have both the EC and AZ connections! Thanks for stopping by :)
Our month in Eau Claire
I'm back home in Gilbert after spending a month in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where we bought a house this spring. Before arriving I had never been to Eau Claire and had only been to Wisconsin once before several years ago. I felt a bit lonely and untethered when we first arrived, understandable si...
Thank you, Anne! We definitely want to explore Grand Rapids and Michigan generally. Yes Midwest summers are so lovely. I want to experience more of them! I have many feelings about our country too and this Fourth felt more complicated than ones before. Trying to reflect on the good while also feeling a lot of worry and disappointment.
Our month in Eau Claire
I'm back home in Gilbert after spending a month in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where we bought a house this spring. Before arriving I had never been to Eau Claire and had only been to Wisconsin once before several years ago. I felt a bit lonely and untethered when we first arrived, understandable si...
Thanks for following along, Dolores! Yes getting out in the summer, to me, is the only way to survive the heat.
Summer days in Wisconsin
here's our house; we think it's so cute! I'm really looking forward to a fresh coat of paint at some point next year / University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus and Rod and Gun Park Yesterday we woke to rain. Glorious rain. When we checked the rain gauge on our deck in the afternoon it rea...
Thank you so much, Anne! I did not make it to the Willy St. Coop while in Madison but would love to visit the next time we are there. Eau Claire was lovely and I definitely recommend a visit.
Summer days in Wisconsin
here's our house; we think it's so cute! I'm really looking forward to a fresh coat of paint at some point next year / University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus and Rod and Gun Park Yesterday we woke to rain. Glorious rain. When we checked the rain gauge on our deck in the afternoon it rea...
Kids and Screen Time
Posted Jul 13, 2022 at Girl Next Door Podcast
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Thinking about our school-year routines
Posted Jul 10, 2022 at RISING*SHINING
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Hi Anne, welcome! How fun to connect with another blogger with a Wisconsin connection. As I have been asking most people I met from Wisconsin: how are the winters for you and what do you to to "survive" the winters? I'm collecting ideas and tips! We enjoyed Wisconsin so much and look forward to spending more time there!
I'm with you in those feelings about living here and thinking of the future.
Hello from Wisconsin!
Hello from Wisconsin! We are here, we're settled into our house comfortably enough for now (although we still need a couch), and the weather has been glorious for this Arizona family (although perhaps a bit cool for locals). May was full to the brim, so much so that I wrote no blog posts alt...
Tips for flying with a toddler
Posted Jul 6, 2022 at RISING*SHINING
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Thank you so much, Sarah! :)
I did listen to that episode but was thinking recently that I shoudl re-listen, and probably in the future too. Thank you for that reminder!
2022 goals check-in
We're half-way through 2022 so I'm revisiting my goals for the year to see what progress I've made, what I might want to let go of, and to reinvigorate myself for the rest of the year. Word for the year: NOURISH At the beginning of the year I wrote this about choosing nourish: "The idea I ke...
Thank you, Lizzy! And so glad you are taking this wisdom about toddler hair to heart! Yes with Maeve she had so little hair that I didn't bother doing anything like stick-on bows but maybe that would have helped! Good call on taming the baby's hair early haha, sounds so cute!
2022 goals check-in
We're half-way through 2022 so I'm revisiting my goals for the year to see what progress I've made, what I might want to let go of, and to reinvigorate myself for the rest of the year. Word for the year: NOURISH At the beginning of the year I wrote this about choosing nourish: "The idea I ke...
Hi Sue, thank you so much for telling me. I love knowing that the stain-fighting system is working! That Zote soap is really amazing. Also loving the waterproof flooring everywhere! Do you have a mop that you love to use with your floors? I want to research wet/dry mops and/or a Roomba-type vacuum. Very motivated to keep them sparkling clean (as much as possible with kids haha).
2022 goals check-in
We're half-way through 2022 so I'm revisiting my goals for the year to see what progress I've made, what I might want to let go of, and to reinvigorate myself for the rest of the year. Word for the year: NOURISH At the beginning of the year I wrote this about choosing nourish: "The idea I ke...
2022 goals check-in
Posted Jul 4, 2022 at RISING*SHINING
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Really love this advice, Kris, thank you for this permission!
2022!
Hey, 2022! Come on in. And please behave yourself; we've had some trouble with your predecessors. This blog started with a post about my goals for 2011 so writing this annual post always reminds me of sending my words out into the internet for the very first time. I'm so glad that I did. Keep...
Our month in Eau Claire
Posted Jul 1, 2022 at RISING*SHINING
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Summer Reading Round Up
Posted Jun 29, 2022 at Girl Next Door Podcast
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Thanks, Natalie!
Hello from Wisconsin!
Hello from Wisconsin! We are here, we're settled into our house comfortably enough for now (although we still need a couch), and the weather has been glorious for this Arizona family (although perhaps a bit cool for locals). May was full to the brim, so much so that I wrote no blog posts alt...
Our first HomeExchange experience
Posted Jun 23, 2022 at RISING*SHINING
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Oh yum! Putting these both on my list (lemon scone!!), thank you!
Summer days in Wisconsin
here's our house; we think it's so cute! I'm really looking forward to a fresh coat of paint at some point next year / University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus and Rod and Gun Park Yesterday we woke to rain. Glorious rain. When we checked the rain gauge on our deck in the afternoon it rea...
Summer days in Wisconsin
Posted Jun 16, 2022 at RISING*SHINING
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Time Management Wins & Challenges
Posted Jun 15, 2022 at Girl Next Door Podcast
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Thanks, Kim! We decided on vinyl plank flooring because I wanted the warm look and feel of wood but do not like how hard wood-look tiles are plus do not want any more grout in my life. After having tiled floors I found the tile looks so dirty and makes it harder to clean the floors. I also wanted super durable floors. The vinyl flooring is scratch proof and water proof (!) so it can go everywhere. I think it would be a great floor for a basement.
Hello from Wisconsin!
Hello from Wisconsin! We are here, we're settled into our house comfortably enough for now (although we still need a couch), and the weather has been glorious for this Arizona family (although perhaps a bit cool for locals). May was full to the brim, so much so that I wrote no blog posts alt...
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