Our town, our coast, and our islands that we so dearly love. We are all hurting right now, we are anxious, we are scared, we are angry, and we are saddened. But we are strong. We are South Carolina strong! Our brothers and sisters are also strong in bordering states. We can do this! I posted yesterday about cyber…
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Evacu-shaming
Evacushaming. It’s a real thing. I know, you’re like Amy, what in the heck are you talking about. Recently, I have seen a lot of posts related to mom-shaming. Where people on the internet become bullies post hateful things, boasting their opinions on how other mothers should parent. For example, controversial subjects like breastfeeding in public, discipline, and etc. Well,…
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Pregnancy Loss
Tonight I hug my son a little bit tighter and hold on to him with knowledge that he is a little miracle and such a blessing. So often we see pregnancy announcements on social media, yet rarely do we see pregnancy loss announcements. On my son’s second birthday it breaks my heart to share that he will no longer get…
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Thrifting Through Thursday
The Goodwill Series I absolutely love shopping for clothes at second hand stores, with my favorite location being Goodwill. I would say about 50% of my clothing comes from other people’s closets, with the rest purchased with money I make from selling the items I find at thrift stores. Before having a child, I would scour the shelves frequently for…
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Propagating Sweet Potato Vine
I absolutely love the decorative look of sweet potato vine when it is used in containers, planters, window boxes, and as a ground cover. There are different varieties of the plant, and you can mix them in your planters to give you a beautiful range of colors. You have probably already heard me mention the “thrillers, fillers, and spillers” method…
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