A few days ago, I deleted the instagram app off my phone. Here’s how I got to that point, and what I learned from it:

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Whenever we get an opportunity to support a small shop, or a neighborhood gem, we take it. We love being a part of this community, in all forms, and love championing the little guy as often as possible (because we’re the little guy, too). But for certain purchases, it makes life so. much. easier. to click the buy now button on the amazon app instead of hitting up multiple stores around town. Here are a few of our favorites that we not only think are the best deals, but also must-haves in our home:

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A lot of people I know went into 2020 with a keyword or a phrase that was going to embody their intention for the New Year. Mine hasn’t been a word per se, more of a feeling. I wanted this new year, new decade really, to be more intentional. To feel different. I wanted to stop celebrating the idea of being busy, and instead do every action with purpose. Not just the big ones, because the small ones add up to be big ones anyway. The changes we listed out below have made such a meaningful impact on our lives, and I think you’ll be surprised that some may take mere minutes to put into action:

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I don’t know if I’ve ever felt this way before, but this weekend is crawling by at the perfect pace. Maybe it’s because I set an intention to truly savor every moment with my people, but I’m hoping that slow enjoyment keeps going the rest of the day. And it’s a long weekend to boot! Without taking too much time away from your day, here are our best picks of the week. Cheers to Sunday Funday, friend; we’re so glad you’re here!

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I started and deleted this one a few times. Because I never want to come off as preachy, or perfect. Whose marriage is perfect anyway? It’s work. The best, most loving, rewarding work. But there are certain “vows” per se that really work for us and our little family unit. This post is not a one fits all; but if even one tweak helps you in some way, I’ll be so glad we put this out in our corner of the internet. Here are our marriage musts, and some new ones we’re striving for:

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This week was a doozy. But one that filled my cup to the tippy top. Jon was gone on a work trip and I quickly realized that caring for our tornado toddler, three elderly pups, work, home, and everything in between was a lot. But after the first (very long) day, I found the joy in all of it. So many people do this single parent thing so beautifully, out of necessity (you are rockstars). And I relished the fact that I got to have so much one on one time with my little man. He is truly delightful. That said, we are so happy to have the triangle back together and looking forward to the week ahead! Here are some of our favorite finds we couldn’t wait to share:

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No one wants to have this conversation. I promise. You don’t want to have it, your partner doesn’t want to have it, and your Realtor doesn’t want to broach it. But sometimes you can’t avoid it. Especially when you started too high in the first place. And we promise; the initial pain will ultimately bring you what you’re after. Here’s what we consider when the first price wasn’t the right price:

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I recently did a clean-out of sorts over on the ‘gram. You know that whole movement making the circuit, “if it doesn’t bring you joy” then unfollow? I’m more about, if something is feeling stale, uninspired, same old same old, then I have to go. Time is too precious to have a little app suck the life out of you. If you’re spending any time on social media; it should leave you feeling invigorated, motivated, excited. Here are some of the accounts I look to for just that:

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I don’t think anything super is on TV today, right? So you probably need some new scrolls to keep busy 😉. Here are our favorite finds of the week – including the most delicious new Costco snack, a Galentine’s date, and a surefire way to welcome an early spring.

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This day gets so much flack. And I totally get it. Because I am not one gifting (nor hoping to receive) a drugstore bouquet of roses, or a heart-shaped box of chocolates. I also know it can be kind of triggering for people who aren’t celebrating with a loved one. I wish I could include you in this because I am absolutely here for coming up with thoughtful, unique, and fun ways to shower my people with all the LOVE leading up to the sweetest day of the year. We say I love you countless times a day, but there’s something more purposeful and exciting about showing it in ways you usually don’t. Here’s what we’re whipping up in casa de NixonPack (and it won’t break the bank):

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