Double the Babies, Double the Names, Double the Fun!

As an unabashed name nerd (y’all, I legit have five baby name apps, three name blogs, and a baby name podcast on my phone!), I’m always interested in hearing how parents chose ...

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A Dozen and One Things I Learned in April {2018}

April has not been an easy month for our family. Nothing catastrophic has occurred, but the compounding effect of several smallish issues has left both Luke and me feeling overwhelmed and desperately ...

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Thirteen Things I Learned in January

We’re coming up on the last few days of January, which means it’s time to reflect on what I’ve learned in the past month. I have to admit, I’m a little nervous ...

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12 Things I Learned in October {2016}

I’ve written in the past of how the fall season tends to bring out my introspective side—not that it needs a lot of coaxing (#INFJ problems), but I generally grow even more ...

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Cinco de Wednesday: Name Nerd Alert!

Earlier this month, the Social Security Administration released the lists of top baby names in 2015. As an unabashed name nerd, this is one of my most-anticipated days of the year! How ...

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In the Spotlight: Family-Friendly Apps I’m Loving Right Now

I thought I knew what I was getting myself into when I married a computer programmer: I foresaw a lifetime of consistent paychecks (it’s a pretty stable field), reliable tech support, and ...

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What I Learned in July {2015}

July has been another month filled with opportunities for knowledge accumulation. My collection of things learned this month includes an eclectic assortment of obscure trivia, random realizations, and totally awesome findings. Let’s ...

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What I Learned in May {2015}

One of the most defining characteristics of my personality is my passion for accumulating and sharing knowledge; I’ve frequently discussed how much I love these monthly opportunities to compile new tidbits of ...

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C is for Charleston: A Baby Naming Story

It’s no secret that I have an obsession with names. I’ve been compiling name lists since I was a little girl, always in eager anticipation of the day when I would one ...

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What I Learned in May

Some months are filled with heavy life lessons. Other months are a bit more carefree, passing through without leaving too deep of an impression. For me, May has been a lighter month; ...

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