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The Night Before Christmas
The night before Christmas brought one of those moments I know I’ll carry forever. A visit with Santa, a giggly little girl tucked close, and then off we went—riding around on a golf cart, bundled up and wide-eyed, taking in the loveliest Christmas lights. There was laughter, dancing in our seats, tiny squeals of delight, and that magical feeling that only comes when the world slows down just enough to let joy lead. She was silly and curious and her wonderfully crazy little s
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The Sweetest Things
The sweetest things sometimes are just that—the sweetest things. This time of year, it feels nearly impossible for a day to pass without candies and cookies and all the delicious desserts tempting us from every direction. And I’ll be honest… I give in. I indulge. I always do this time of year. December isn’t when I try to be strict—it’s when I let myself enjoy. But lately, I’ve been reminded that not all sweetness comes from sugar. Some of the sweetest things don’t come from
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Teaching Care, Not Vanity: Why I Love the Idea of Rini Kids Skincare
Some folks are raising eyebrows about the new children’s skincare line Rini — the adorable masks and fun products designed just for little ones. I watched a segment on Fox & Friends this morning where people argued that giving kids skincare products somehow pushes beauty standards too early. Y’all… I just don’t see it that way. If we follow that line of thinking, then we’d have to ask why parents buy baby lotion — something nearly all of us have reached for at one point or
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Dance It Out: A Lesson from Toddlers
What if the cure for anger was as simple as turning on a song? 🎶💕 Life’s too short to hold on to anger. Dance it out and let it go....
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🐝 Sing, Shake, and Giggle: Movement Songs for Toddlers
If you’re lucky enough to have an 18-month-old in your life, you already know they are full of curiosity, joy, and wiggles! One of the...
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More Than a Job: The Joy, Work, and Wonder of Raising Little Ones
Being a stay-at-home mom is one of the most beautiful and exhausting jobs on earth. People may think it’s leisurely, but the truth...
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Grandbabies, Joy, and the Beauty of New Chapters
✨ Headed to Atlanta to soak up every minute with my granddaughter while her parents are in Italy. She’s at that magical age — walking,...
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The Freedom to Fail: Why It’s the Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Children
If there’s one thing I wish every child could grow up knowing, it’s this: It’s okay to fail. In fact, it’s more than okay—it’s essential....
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🐝 You’re Never Too Young to Learn About Money (And Joy)
Because being financially wise and living fully aren’t mutually exclusive. When my kids were little, we didn’t just talk about money—we...
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Baby Eczema 101: What to Know, What to Do, and Why It's Going to Be Okay
By Honey | LivelyByHoney.com HoneyKnowsBest.com If you’re a parent—or a grandparent (Honey) like me—chances are you’ve seen a rash or...
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Tiny Feet, Big Lessons: How Toddlers Teach Us to Believe in Ourselves (and How to Keep That Fire Burning)
By Honey | www.LivelyByHoney.com 🍯 She’s not even 15 months old, and already she’s saying “no” like a boss. Watching my granddaughter...
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