Family travel adventures
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Before the Farm, Before the Girls: California, 1999
Read more: Before the Farm, Before the Girls: California, 1999As we pack up our lives and prepare to leave California behind, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about the beginning—the very first time I arrived in this state with more questions than answers, carrying both heartbreak and hope in equal measure. It was December 1999, and I had just made one of the hardest…
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Two and a Half Weeks: Lessons in Letting Go and Holding On
Read more: Two and a Half Weeks: Lessons in Letting Go and Holding OnWe’re now just two and a half weeks away from our big move, and while the countdown is exciting, it’s also brought with it a tidal wave of new decisions, frustrations, and growing pains. Life has a way of making sure we don’t coast through major transitions. It demands that we show up, adapt, and…
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Boxes, Battles, and Breakthroughs: Parenting Through the Packing
Read more: Boxes, Battles, and Breakthroughs: Parenting Through the PackingWe’re now just weeks away from our big move, and the packing has officially taken over every corner of our home—and every ounce of my mental energy. It’s not just about sorting, taping, and labeling. It’s about managing two children with ADHD, helping them regulate their emotions and focus long enough to fold a shirt…
Family travel stories
Join us as we explore new places across the country, sharing our adventures, unexpected surprises, and the lessons learned along the way during our cross-country move from California to Mississippi.
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Follow along as we explore new places, share travel tips, and create memories from coast to coast.
Coming Home to Dixie 