West Siiiide
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The One Where We Had [Shift] Beers

Howdily doodily neighbors! We were recently on a local podcast called Shift Beers, a podcast by people who work in the brewing industry. While we aren't in the craft brewing industry, we sure as hell drink a lot of it (when the kids allow for it).
New Years Resolution 2022
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Our New Year’s Resolution? Visit More Breweries

I have never been a resolution kind of person. I don’t mean that I haven’t set yearly goals in the past before. I have. But usually, my priorities shift by the time February comes along and I almost never follow through with them. This year, I hope that changes.
Seasonal Creep Feature
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Seasonal Creep – How Early is Too Early?

Halloween weekend, Caroline and I were driving to a friend’s wedding. Normally when we drive, we listen to podcasts. But we had just finished an episode and Caroline wanted a change of pace. So she flipped through the radio and Christmas music came on. She quickly switched it off but the damage was done. Christmas music the day before Halloween? Preposterous. We don’t even listen to it before Thanksgiving!
Baby Items
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Essential Baby Items — Recommendations from a Mom of Two

Hillary asked some questions about registries and what items I recommended. I looked around our house to see what things we used on a regular basis. As it turns out, our kids use a LOT of stuff and our house is pretty full. Here’s my two cents on the essential items that you need for your new baby.
Pre-birth Tips
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So You’re Going to Have a Baby – A Preparation Guide From a Mom of Two

The one thing every pregnant woman is guaranteed to get is unsolicited advice. They’ll get advice about pregnancy, parenting, and what gadgets they will need or not need once baby arrives. Most of the time this advice will come from friends or family members who mean well and want to share their hard-earned knowledge on the topic.
Expectations vs. Reality: A Beach Vacation with Two Small Children
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Expectations vs. Reality: A Beach Vacation with Two Small Children

Joe and I have gone on multiple beach vacations since we've been together. Joe’s family would go semi-regularly when he was growing up, my family would go occasionally when we visited my grandpa in Florida over the winter. Joe and his family had gone on beach trips with small children before, mostly his sister when she was young, but I had only been on adult beach trips.