Tag Archives: Kiawah

Ready for Summer Fun

The pool is open and we are getting ready to head to the beach soon. The Cuties are really into inflatables lately: donuts, pizzas, lounges ~ you name it.  We even keep a giant alligator and a sea turtle big … Continue reading

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Put a Frame on It

We are continuing to open boxes on what we’ve dubbed The World’s Longest Move and Unpacking Adventure. But this week’s project has been to hang art in the Living Room.  There’s a big expanse of a wall that likely isn’t going to … Continue reading

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Because Sometimes Its Just Wrong

Last summer I made a lot of changes to our place here in Kiawah.  It’s a balancing act because while it’s our home for the summer while we are in America, we also rent it our when we are gone. … Continue reading

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Batik by Some Cute Artists

I love artwork by my kids. It’s seriously one of my favorite things. I love it simply because they made it. But I also love it as someone who enjoys the artistic process but struggles tremendously with the whole notion of this … Continue reading

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Never a Dull Moment

We’ve been up to all sorts of great things here in Kiawah, and have been running at such a pace that when we woke up to massive thunderstorms yesterday The Cuties’ reaction was “YES! A day to just veg out.” … Continue reading

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What the What

I know. My World’s Worst Blogger Award is prominently displayed on the mantel and I’m wearing the cone of shame. But I’ve been up to my ears in all sorts of things and decided blogging had to go on the back burner so … Continue reading

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Beach Bag Vacation Essentials

The Cuties are on Spring Break next week and so I’m starting to get us organized for another adventure.  I thought I’d share my favorite essentials for packing a bag for a warm vacation spot. Let’s start with a tote … Continue reading

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Just Charming

Several years ago, The Cuties and my husband surprised me with a charm bracelet. They picked out several meaningful charms for my life up until that point and we’ve added to it ever since then. It’s truly one of my … Continue reading

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And Off They Went!

I think I’ve discovered a trick to Expat life and the return from summer travels: if you cut it all close enough, the early wake up for school won’t seem so miserable if you’re still recovering from jet lag! And … Continue reading

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Happiness at the Happy Place

We’ve been coming to The Happy Place for many years now. While living in two different states and on two different continents. That’s just how much we love it. And so last year, when we finished our first year as … Continue reading

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