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Spring Breaking From Tradition

Spring Break. Back in my childhood that meant a family road trip to Panama City Beach. It meant a long drive in the minivan. It meant a week in a hotel kitchenette. It meant a pretty predictable menu. If we were feeling really fancy it would mean dinner at Wendy's. (They had a salad bar! … Continue reading Spring Breaking From Tradition →

Alyssa Tabacca family, hiking 4 Comments March 5, 2020 5 Minutes

A Humbling Start to the Day

I have had one of those mornings. A very humbling morning. Nothing of major consequence happened but I certainly walked away from it all feeling like some of the air had been let out of my tires. It is important to know that as a coach's daughter the concept of being on time is deeply … Continue reading A Humbling Start to the Day →

Alyssa Tabacca family, Mom Life, school Leave a comment February 11, 2020March 5, 2020 5 Minutes

Shaking Things Up on a Friday Night

I was feeling inspired. I was going to have just 4 kids for two whole hours and this chance was a perfect one to accomplish the goal of being a little more fun and getting something important done. It was Friday night, and we had a big weekend coming up. Grace's birthday is on Sunday...but … Continue reading Shaking Things Up on a Friday Night →

Alyssa Tabacca family, Mom Life 6 Comments February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 4 Minutes

Here’s to February

Growing up in Indiana, where February was cold, gray and never seemed to end, I never would have guessed that this short little month would someday become one of my favorites. Here in North Carolina February is as likely to bring sunshine and warmth as most any other month and occasionally will pop in with … Continue reading Here’s to February →

Alyssa Tabacca family, Mom Life Leave a comment February 7, 2020March 22, 2020 3 Minutes

Leveling Up: Parenting in the Tweens

It’s easy in the course of this parenting thing to assume everyone else has it all together and that life in other houses is cruising by with delight and joy and expertly navigated bumps in the road. But the truth of the matter is...it probably looks a lot more like our own lives inside those … Continue reading Leveling Up: Parenting in the Tweens →

Alyssa Tabacca family, Mom Life 1 Comment February 1, 2020February 1, 2020 4 Minutes

Resolutions and Reality

Since this is January and the start of a new decade, I feel like it's a good time to talk about Resolutions. I am a list and goals kind of a gal, and I love the idea of fresh starts and clean slates and new beginnings. As we come out of Bowl Season, a very … Continue reading Resolutions and Reality →

Alyssa Tabacca family, Mom Life, Self Care 1 Comment January 16, 2020 5 Minutes

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