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12 Things From Life Lately

1. I just finished reading my 31st book (this one) for 2023. Will I make it to 50 this year?! That’s the goal, but I think I’ve only achieved it once since beginning this blog, lol.

2. We had our first day of homeschool co-op this week! It was cool to see everything come together and Sadie said she had a great time with new and old friends, learning about America, Zoology (she even has a textbook!), and doing physical education.

Mom holding kids in front of homeschool co-op

3. Packing up to spend the day at our church for the co-op was no joke! Lunches, textbooks, diapers, water bottles, lesson plans, and more. I felt like a pack mule loading everything into our car! (more…)

Food from Italy and Decorating for Valentine’s Day

My blogging friend Pree and I recently decided to do a food swap and it was so much fun! I’ve been following her in the blog world for several years and always love keeping up with her life, especially since she has been living in Italy!

She was missing some American food and I was eager to try all things Italian. She sent along Pan de Stelle spread, cereal bars, Kinder chocolate, nougat, and all sorts of goodies. I had to fight with Jimmy and Sadie to try the Kinder chocolate 😜

Dad and daughter with Kinder chocolate from Italy (more…)