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New Year | 14 Things I Didn’t Expect from 2014

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This week I have a little New Years series for you with a couple of guest posts, some thoughts of my own, and a round up of this year’s most popular posts. Today, I have the hilarious Helen from Bubble Gum Chic. Her essays crack me up regularly with their straightforwardness and honesty and I couldn’t wait to hear her take on 2014.

When I look back on 2014 I think the word that will spring to mind first is “homeschooling.” Not because I am foolish enough to even consider voluntarily homeschooling my kids, ha, no. I may be a little bit crazy but I am not totally insane. However, my three young  children had 43 snow days last winter. Being locked in a house in the snow with three young children and five pets is something I won’t soon forget.

But there were other memorable moments that we all lived through. Here are fourteen things I never would have anticipated happening had you asked me a year ago. And, for the record, had I known about the snow days I would have officially relocated to Florida for the months of December through April.

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1. Who ever would have anticipated a weather pattern that expanded our vocabulary to include words like “polar vortex,” “cyclone bomb,” and for our friends across the pond “weather bomb”? I didn’t believe it either, but I checked with my friend Lance the meteorologist and it’s real. Who knew weather terminology could rival Shakespeare?

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Things My Kids Said | Vol. 3 (Plus a Contest!)

things my kids said | i don't like sunday

things my kids said | i don't like sunday

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WTF Crush | John Oliver

WTF Crush: John Oliver

It’s been a seriously long time since I posted a WTF Crush. I think it’s about time we break that dry spell, don’t you? After polling Facebook and finding that Chris Pratt decidedly does not belong in this category (sorry, I was thinking of chubby Andy from Parks and Rec not Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Star-Lord, OK?!), I’ve decided to go with one Mr. John Oliver.

For those of you new to this series, WTF Crush spotlights the (many) celebrity crushes I have that make my friends stop everything and look at me with scrunched up noses and furrowed brows that scream WTF?! I like to call myself out sometimes and tell you who they are… and then tell you exactly why I’m so right to crush on them.

So. Here’s why you should love John Oliver as much as I do…

WTF Crush: John Oliver

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Things My Kids Said | Vol. 2

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things my kids said volume 2

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Things My Kids Said | Vol. 1

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People routinely tell me that I should write down the ridiculous things my kids say. So I’ve been keeping a running list—and I have to say, these little ladies crack me up.

If you enjoy this post, please let me know! I’ll keep the list making going and throw these out into the universe once in a while. Also, if your kids have said anything particularly hilarious recently, feel free to share in the comments! Kid humor is pretty much the best humor.

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Hi! I'm Jen, a freelance writer and girl mom who loves reading the newest children’s books as much as I love a good psychological thriller. I believe fiercely in the power of kindness, empathy, and really good quality chocolate. When I'm not knee-deep in glittery crafts and girl talk, you can probably find me sprawled out on my couch in the middle of a Netflix marathon with dark chocolate smeared on my face. The struggle is real. Learn more about me here.

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