• Good Times

    Are bearded dragons good pets? Let’s find out!

    Are bearded dragons good pets?

    Henry has been asking for a lizard for quite a while now. We’ve been ignoring his request because we’ve been preparing for a Family Gap Year. However, things hit a low low last week. Henry was saying that he thinks I love Tate more than him, that I don’t like him, that he can’t handle the pressure of homeschooling, that I love my work more than him, and that he can’t survive another day without a pet. I had already been wondering, “Are bearded dragons good pets?” But then I had an idea about how I could find out in a no-strings-attached kind of way!

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  • Travel-n-Trips

    Family Gap Year Post #6: An International Pandemic

    I can’t help but hear an Alanis Morisette song in my head, every time I think of our Family Gap Year. Instead of singing, “It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife,” I sing, “It’s like planning a trip and then a pandemic hits.”

    What are we going to do? If this whole thing works out according to plan, we would head to Ireland in mid-June. As of now, the world is canceling flights and sheltering in place. I can’t seem to find a clear path back to normal. Maybe when a vaccine is found? Which is estimated to be 12-18 months?

    Our Options

    1. Postpone
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  • Purposeful Parenthood

    Purposeful Conception E-Course: Enroll Now!

    Purposeful Conception E-Course

    I finally have a little space in my schedule to run another round of the Purposeful Conception E-Course! Are you thinking about trying to get pregnant or actively trying? This e-course is for you! It launches on April 6 and goes through May 1. You can register here or find out more information here.

    I really enjoy connecting with thoughtful individuals through this course. The community is always amazing! I loved preparing for conception and am always eager to talk with others about it. Please share this with anyone who might be interested! Here are some recommendations from past participants:

    • “I want to recommend the heck out of this!”
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