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Happy Lunar New Year We got a little off track this week and skipped around, but for good reason. In full transparency, we really pulled St. Vincent and the Grenadines this week. Never fear, it’s still on its way. This week was the Lunar New Year AND Mardi Gras though, so we took a quick …
Mushrooming is a pretty popular pastime in much of the Baltic region and Eastern Europe in general. Don’t get me wrong, it sounds lovely – a leisurely stroll through a mystical forest, tasty snacking, and good company. However, it is likely that this suburbanite mom would likely poison her family on the hunt for said …
I have been working from home now for what feels like an eternity. Don’t get me wrong, I dig it. I have been waiting for the day when its acceptable to wear pj’s to work. A big plus, no more afterschool care checks to write. Do I now teach math, science and social studies between …
This week we drew South Africa. Trusty Google searches for traditional South African meals popped up everywhere. Personally, I was pumped for Chakalaka and Pap, mostly because I need the saying ‘Boom! Shakalaka’ to make a comeback. The plethora of boys living in this house were more encouraged by Braai, South African barbeque, and the …
Grinchmas, 2020 For my birthday, my kids bought me an ugly Christmas sweater… three years in a row. And the mom drama gets worse. Somehow, it’s still 2020, there is nowhere to wear the newest edition. Bah Humbug. Am I wrong in assuming Christmas parties just aren’t going to be a thing this year? I’ll …
It took a long time just to start this one and gather up some thoughts. I am also suffering a post-Thanksgiving turkey hangover to boggle my brain even more. I’ve learned about Macedonia, I can even regurgitate some fun facts about Alexander the Great. But, like most things from 10th-grade history, those fun facts have …
Today is my virtual Friday, my favorite night of the week. I’m finally off work tomorrow and no one else in Team Thomas is. I’m just filled with all the mom hopes and dreams that go into thinking about such a glorious day- the kids in school and a husband at work. The reality is, …
You read that correctly. We did a cleanse, the very first time ever – ten days of making good choices and intentions for healthier living. Ten days of growing self-awareness of what I was eating and putting into my body. Ten days of mocktails to make it to the end, trying so hard not to …
A few years ago, I tried to learn German – and my effort should not be doubted – like, I really tried. I was so dedicated to learning a new language, went super hardcore, and put in all those necessary hours on Duolingo. Persistence was the key. I feel confident to say that fast-forwarding to …
We started learning about Tajikistan this week and did my unaware self have a lot to learn. I thought I had heard of it. But also, I think I may be thinking of somewhere else. You have to read that one really slow or twice, English was not my favorite subject in school. Ironically, here …