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2020 Year In Review

December 28, 2020

Is it really the end of another year?! Wow, time flies when you do the same thing over and over again, eh? Sometimes I think our lives didn’t change ...

Almond and Anise Biscotti Recipe

December 9, 2020

Biscotti with almonds and anise is the most amazing coffee dipping cookie. The double baking is what makes it a low-moisture, shelf-stable, and perfect holiday cookie for cookie swaps. It's ...

Homeschool Resources for Dyslexic Fourth Grader

December 4, 2020

When we pulled our son from in-person school and started homeschooling him for fourth grade, I was keen on sticking with a virtual schooling program and I think we tried ...

Hawksbill Turtle Hatchling Rescue on St. Croix

September 26, 2020

There are certain things that bring positivity and smiles to one's day - rainbows, dolphins, ice cream, and TURTLES! Let's focus on the turtles. Turtles are amazing creatures that symbolize ...

Life Begins at The End of Your Comfort Zone - St. Croix

Extended Stay Travel on St. Croix – Covid Travel Trend

August 6, 2020

Does my Instagram feed inspire you to consider island life - maybe an extended stay on St. Croix? Well it must because I've had a number of really interesting people ...

Learning to Meditate as a Family

April 30, 2020

We are learning to meditate as a family thanks to the Ten Percent App and it may be the best thing we've committed to ... ever. With guided meditations and ...