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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Happy one month to our perfect addition, Bowen Thoreau, or "Beau." Born December 9th at 11:09
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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

 Bowen, baby head
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Hello, 2026.

And farewell, 2025. It's early in the morning, typing from my bed with one son on my
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Hello, 2026.

 The clock in downtown Medina, NY.
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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

We love talking about food and drinks, but I love to talk about our community even more.
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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community
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Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

Last Friday morning, Roux and I stood with our neighbors and community leaders at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library,
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Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library
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Happy 11th Birthday to my Soul Mate

I have major Mom guilt right now, and in just a minute, I’ll tell you why. It should be noted before I begin that I have no clue when Ivan’s real birthday is – for all I know, we could have missed it a week ago. But on February 15th, 2006, I
December 15, 2016
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Farmhouse Art: To Eat List and More

So by now you’ve seen the blog post revealing our first farmhouse renovation, but I’m eager to share a few of the pieces that made the cut onto our freshly painted walls. This world is full of talented local artisans, and I must be the luckiest person to be surrounded by artists
December 15, 2016
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The Grand Reveal: Our Farmhouse Bedroom

Before I begin, let me remind you how Scott and I spent the first month after we moved home in August: To say that this post is a long time coming could not be more of an understatement. I have wanted to reveal the product of my hard work, but as a
December 14, 2016
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Oh, Christmas Tree!

*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Castor & Pollux. As always, opinions are my own.* To say that this event was a long time coming is an understatement – I grew up looking froward to every holiday season beginning with the adventure of picking out our tree.
December 12, 2016
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