Tag: family
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The Gift of Perseverance:
A Holiday to Remember This year, we decided to do Christmas a little differently. Instead of wrapping up toys and gadgets, we sent our daughters on a scavenger hunt, each clue leading them closer to a surprise destination. Their excitement grew with every step, until finally, they arrived at the store—and discovered we were all…
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How I Threw a Princess Diaries Birthday Bash
(and Survived a Paint Storm) “Shut up!” (If you know, you know.) When one of your best friends is as fabulous as Nara, only a Princess Diaries-themed birthday will do. So, tiaras on and pinkies up, here’s how we turned a regular night into a royal memory—complete with paint, storms, and an 11-course feast fit…
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A Paige of June Adventures:
Confidence, Campfires, and Family Laughs June was a whirlwind of sparkle, laughter, and genuine connection—a month that reminded me why I love saying yes to new adventures and meaningful moments. Judging the Miss Cherry Festival PageantEarly in the month, I had the absolute honor of judging the Miss Cherry Festival pageant. Imagine a room filled…
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Birthday Reflections:
Adulting, Food Poisoning, and an Unexpected Mother-Daughter Day Turning 35 felt like a milestone worth celebrating—one of those birthdays where people inevitably ask, “Do you feel any different?” This year, my honest answer was: I feel like I’m finally getting better at adulting. Some days I’m mapping out plans six to twelve months into the…
