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A Valentine’s Day Getaway to Tulsa

A few years ago, Robby decided to surprise me with a Valentine’s Day getaway to Tulsa. When I woke up Robby had our suitcases out and told me to pack for an overnight trip. When I asked where we were going, he said the whole day would be a surprise! I packed up as fast …

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Categories Creating Memories, Empty Nest Memories for Couples, Everything Else, Trips and Adventures

How to Plan a Special Baby Girl Shower

Baby Shower Decorations and food

Before we had even cleaned up the pink confetti from the gender reveal, I was already staring to plan the perfect baby shower.

Categories Celebrations, Creating Memories, Everything Else

5 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Cozy

Winter is here and it is time to make our homes feel cozy. In my area, we are expecting our first snow this weekend. We find ourselves wanting to stay at home more because it gets dark earlier and it’s cold outside. This is why a cozy home is so important to us. We want …

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Categories Creating Memories, Empty Nest Memories for Couples, Everything Else, Kids and Family Memories

What’s Next?

Our family in front of the tree. We had a full house and full hearts!

It is an end to Christmas but the beginning of a new season of settling in, reflecting, planning and dreaming of what’s to come. I’m learning that even though our nest may once again be empty, our hearts can still be full.

Categories Christmas Memories, Creating Memories, Empty Nest Memories for Couples, Everything Else, Reflections

Creating New Christmas Memories

Looking Back Moving Forward Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love everything about it. When I was little my parents celebrated Christmas in a big way. We always had a beautifully decorated tree, lots of wrapped presents and then Santa always delivered way more than we deserved. My mom once told me that they would …

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Categories Christmas Memories, Creating Memories, Everything Else

A New Idea for a Sneaky Elf

Should I do Elf on the Shelf or not? When my kids were younger we relied on Winter Warlock’s magic snowball to show Santa that they had been good but not anymore! Maybe because of global warming or maybe Winter just needed a break after so many years, it became an elf’s job to live …

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Categories Christmas Memories, Creating Memories, Everything Else

The Plastic Wrap Christmas Ball Game

What is it and how does it work? I wrote about the plastic Christmas ball game on my Facebook page last year and had so many questions about it that I decided to make a whole post about it! This game is one that my family plays when we all get together for a weekend …

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Categories Christmas Memories, Creating Memories, Everything Else
Angela & Robby
We are Angela and Robby and we are empty nesters. After thirty years of glorious parenthood, it’s hard to imagine that we no longer have children in our home. More about us…

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