I love reading and I find that I read many more books in the summer months than I do throughout the year. Probably, because we spend so much time at the pool and library from June to August. I’ve been sharing my book reads on Instagram for the last couple of years and surprisingly you...

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. Use code CHELSC120 to receive 20% off of your order. I’ve mentioned before how important reading is in our house. Growing up, I didn’t love reading. I always watched my mom read but it didn’t excite...

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. Purchasing gifts for kids can be a challenge. With a room full of toys, I sometimes cringe at the idea of buying my kid another toy that might sit on a shelf after being played with once....

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve been reading aloud since Peighton was a baby and it’s a fun activity that we’ve continued as the girls have grown. Each season we fill our floating bookshelves with themed books. I began collecting seasonal...

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When I was little I remember watching my grandma bake the most delicious cakes, cobblers, and pies. I would visit in the summers and my grandpa and I would sit side by side after dinner enjoying peach cobbler or coconut cake. My grandma bakes from memory and while she’s shared her recipes with me, never...

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