Travel
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10 Things I Don’t Miss About Living in the United States (Life Abroad Reflections)
Life is all about change, isn’t it? Each day you change a little. Whether it’s your physical appearance: acne, hair, weight. Or it’s your mental well-being: nervous about a presentation, excited for something, or disappointed because your child woke you up at 4am. Whatever the change may be, it’s there. These little changes can go…
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Acomedido in Action: What This Spanish Concept Taught Me About Motherhood
Recently, I read Hunt, Gather, Parent. What ancient cultures can teach us about raising children by Michaeleen Doucleff. In it, Michaeleen is researching different parenting styles. She visits a small village in Mexico where she’s introduced to acomedido. Acomedido is the idea that every person in the family has their own “membership.” Everyone is a…
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Dancing in the Kitchen: Finding Joy in the Simple Moments of Motherhood
Once again, I found myself thinking of the future instead of being in the present. I got wrapped up in the giant checklist in my head. Jojo and I had just finished lunch and we were getting close to nap time. She had eaten yogurt which meant an extra messy clean up for me. Since…
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When They Only Want You: The Tender, Exhausting Side of Motherhood
It’s been a long week. A very fun, activity-filled week. But a long week nonetheless. With that, comes a wave of exhaustion by the time Thursday and Friday hit. I want a break but I also miss Jojo as soon as I’m away. Unfortunately, she’s catching a virus. She has a runny nose and a…
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