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Sofia George

Aug 202 min read

Birthday Party Blues

Why I'm against birthday parties, and what I prefer to do instead. It was recently "birthday season" in our house. My husband and three...

Sofia George

Nov 10, 20232 min read

Mom Guilt Towards My Healthy Child

Why am I experiencing "mom guilt" for my seemingly normal child? All moms have feelings of guilt of various degrees for different...

Sofia George

Sep 5, 20233 min read

Our Favorite Fall Events in Lake County, Illinois

It's September! The leaves have begun changing in the area, and Mother Nature is already putting on a gorgeous color spectacle this year!...

Sofia George

Aug 30, 20235 min read

Visiting the DC Area with Kids

These are some of our favorite places to visit in Northern Virginia and the Washington DC area that are family-friendly. If you've ever...

Sofia George

Jun 21, 20232 min read

Our Favorite Lakefront Beaches in Lake County, Illinois

The Northeastern area of Illinois (that we have been blessed to live in the last few years), has some of the most gorgeous, and swimmable la

Sofia George

May 24, 20233 min read

Visiting the Volo Museum with Kids

CARS, PLANES, TRAINS, DINOSAURS...AND MORE! This spot is every little boy's DREAM! Really anyone's that likes to check out antiques and...

Sofia George

Apr 25, 20232 min read

The Biggest Lesson I Learned Having an Autistic Child

What Having an Autistic Child Has Taught Me April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month! In honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance...

Sofia George

Apr 5, 20233 min read

Living with Mom Guilt

What is it? And How to Cope with It. For years I had been fortunate enough to work from home. As a mom to little ones, it had its...

Sofia George

Feb 26, 20237 min read

Our Experience Being Stationed in Yokosuka Japan

We lived in Japan from about 2012 to 2015. Our experience was prior to kids and COVID-19. I cannot speak to what things may be like...

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