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To the Family Mourning the Loss of a Pet…

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5 Signs That You Have Toxic Family Dynamics

15 Thoughtful Ways to Say Thank You to Dads Who Do It All

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10 Nice Things Every Mom Needs to Hear TODAY

My 2018 Word of the Year: QUALITY

6 Weird & Unique Cat Gifts found on Amazon – Cat tested, Crazy Cat Lady Approved

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Preserve family memories by giving your photos new life this holiday season. #Upthere #ScanItAll

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5 ways to incorporate quality family time into your daily routine – with family gift ideas. #Wellness #TGGForFamily

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Family Memories & Traditions: My most meaningful Christmas ornaments #PreciousMoments

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6 things Almost Christmas taught me about family – My Almost Christmas Review #AlmostChristmas

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Fight for your right to love – I’m going to the LOVING press conference #ThisIsLoving

5 Fun Autumn Evening Activities

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5 Reasons I like scaring the hell out of my boyfriend (and why he secretly enjoys it)

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Let’s make Loving Day an OFFICIAL Federal Day – Acknowledging multiracial families #LovingDay

8 Kinds of Friends That Every Woman Needs

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How We Do A Lazy Date At Home – Without Spending a Ton of Money

Men Don’t Do Baskets – Give Him a Wooden Gift Crate Filled With… Bacon?

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We Are WOMEN… Not Objects #WomenNotObjects

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I don’t know who I’d be without these two. I often think about that. What would I be doing if I never met my husband? If I was still lonely and depressed living in a town I hated, working at a job that held me back. I think I’d still be stuck, confused, and afraid of the future. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I say I’m grateful every day for them, it’s not just a thing to say. I remembered life before my husband swept me off my feet. Now, I have so many beautiful things to look forward to! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shout out to my favorite photographer on the planet @kossinacreative for this beautiful Christmas pic! ____ 🥰🎁 #gratefuleveryday #attitudeofgratitude #oldnavystyle #lovethelittlethings

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We had the pleasure of meeting jolly old Saint Nick at Disney Springs yesterday! Have your kids met Santa yet this year? ___ 🎅🏻🎄 #disneysprings #disneyholidays #babyssecondchristmas

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Meeting Jack & Sally was certainly a highlight of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party this year! ___ 🎄🎁 #disneyholidays #verymerry #MVMCP #jackandsally #nightmareb4christmas

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Are you visiting Disney this month? If so, be sure to grab this adorable ornament! If I could, I’d buy all of the Disney Christmas merch! ___ 🎄🎁 #disneyholidays #disneychristmas #disneymom

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Everything is better with family and I’m so grateful for a week spent with the in-laws. #attitudeofgratitude

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Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃 Today, I’m grateful for my sweet family, my health, and life’s sweet little moments. #thanksgiving2019 #stitchfixstyle

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This kid kills me!!! No bah humbugs around here! Also, his new glasses are a success! ___ 🥰🎁 #amblyopia #amblyopiaawareness

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One major thing on my bucket list is to take my son to see Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. My husband and I went years ago and loved every second of it! ___ 🎄🎁 #macysthanksgivingdayparade #paddington #mothersonbucketlist #familybucketlist