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One Year Later: What the Eaton Fire Took, What It Didn’t

Today marks one year since the Eaton Fire. I’ve gone back and forth on whether I wanted to write about it at all. Part of me wants to let the date pass quietly, like a storm that already moved through. Another part of me knows that silence can feel like erasure—like pretending nothing changed when, in reality, everything did. So this is me choosing to acknowledge it. A year ago, fire tore through my
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January Is the Longest Month When You’re a Mom

January isn’t a month; it’s a season of endurance. I don’t know who decided January should have 31 days and bad weather and post-holiday burnout and tight budgets andschool emails that sound like threats—but I’d like to talk. As a mom, January hits different. The holidays are over, the magic is gone, the decorations are mocking you from a box in the garage, and suddenly everyone expects you to be refreshed, organized, motivated, and thriving. Be serious, lmao. Why January Feels So Long
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Cozy Home Vibes: Fall Edition 🍂

Fall is officially here—or at least that’s what the calendar says. The weather might still be flirting with summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start channeling cozy, autumn vibes inside our homes. Think of it as gently nudging Mother Nature with a pumpkin-scented elbow. Here are a few easy, low-stress ways to bring fall into your space without blowing your entire paycheck at Hobby Lobby. 1. Swap Your Textiles Pillows and
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15 Cool (and Cheap!) Things to Buy Your Cat on Amazon

Because they’re the real head of household and you know it. Look, I’m not saying my cat runs my life—but I’m not not saying that either. If you’re anything like me, you've definitely hit "Add to Cart" at 2 a.m. because your cat looked bored and suddenly you're trying to stimulate their tiny feline mind like you're raising the next Einstein with whiskers. So here we are: a list of cat-approved, budget-friendly, slightly ridiculous Amazon finds
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Back-to-School, But Make It Sanity: Routines, Tiny Systems, Real Talk

School’s back which means the group chat is chaos, your dining table is a craft store explosion, and someone’s water bottle is starting a new life in the Lost & Found. Let’s fix it—quick systems, low lift, high payoff. No Pinterest guilt required. The 10-Minute Reset That Saves Your Mornings Build a Drop Zone that doesn’t flop. One hook per human. Backpacks + lunch bags live here. Slim basket labeled “Sign/Pay/Return.” Forms don’t cross the
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How to Romanticize Your Life Without Spending a Dime

We’ve all seen the aesthetic: latte art in a $30 mug, fresh-cut peonies, and that perfectly draped cashmere throw. But here’s the truth nobody tells you — you don’t need to spend a cent to feel like the main character in your own story. Romanticizing your life is not about adding more stuff. It’s about noticing what’s already there, slowing down enough to savor it, and creating moments that feel like your
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Declutter One Thing a Day: How I Made Space for Sanity

I didn’t wake up one morning and decide to become a minimalist.I woke up, stubbed my toe on a laundry basket, and realized my home was slowly plotting my demise. For months, I’d been telling myself I didn’t really have that much stuff. You know, just the usual—overflowing closets, a “miscellaneous” kitchen drawer that’s really 87% expired soy sauce packets, and a bookshelf so full that one sneeze would cause an avalanche
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Back-to-School Deals for Moms Who Deserve a Gold Medal (and a Margarita)

It’s that magical time of year when school supplies multiply, backpacks weigh more than toddlers, and every mom wonders if it’s too early for wine. While the kids get shiny new pencils and sneakers, this year, you, dear Mama, deserve a few treats too. Here are the best back-to-school deals—just for you. Because sanity is priceless, but sales are sweet. 1. Amazon Back-to-School Store From Chromebook bundles to planner obsessions, Amazon is handing
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☀️ 20 Free Summer Activities for Families (That Don’t Cost a Dime—Just a Little Time)

Listen, summer doesn’t have to mean swiping your card every five seconds or saying “not today” every time your kids ask to do something fun. There are plenty of ways to make memories without blowing your budget. I’ve rounded up 20 free (yes, free-free) things you can do with your crew this summer—no subscriptions, no overpriced parking, no drama. Just you, your fam, and good vibes. Here we go: 1. Join the Library Summer Reading
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Why Hulk Hogan Isn’t the Hero You Remember

Alright, let’s shake off the spandex nostalgia and have a real talk about why Hulk Hogan’s never been the hero we made him out to be—and why celebrating him today is just bad form. First off, dear reader, I get it: Saturday mornings felt electric when the Hulkster flexed those biceps and hollered “Whatcha gonna do?” But let’s pause and get honest. Beneath that yellow-and-red iconography lurks a bunch of