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Thanksgiving Care Packages It’s safe to say at this point we won’t be having a normal thanksgiving this year. Honestly, that sucks. Mike and I are planning(like the rest of the family) to get covid tests done early so we feel safer with the people …
It’s November third and I’m nervous. This election has me on edge and I can feel my anxiety taking over my body. I continue to attempt to keep myself busy and distracted but I still find myself anxiously waiting results. I know there is no …
Well folks, Halloween in quarantine has come and gone. I spent a good part of the day taking down bats and cobwebs, rolling up banners, and cleaning all our Halloween textiles. This was not the Halloween I expected in January. Hell, in January I hadn’t …
A Flashback Friday Story This is a story about a girl named Lucky. Wait, no. This is a story about a girl who called in sick for the first time that wasn’t really sick and got caught BIG TIME. I have never been one to …
I identify as being a Giver. I am always looking to be helpful for the people I care about most. I am willing to go above and beyond for them. I plan celebrations, attend events, and offer to make myself available when needed among other …
Dear Nathan, Today you turn six years old. I have no idea how time passed so quickly. I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. It is a day I will never be able to forget because it was the day you …
Before the summer begins every year we like to create a bucket list of all the things we want to do. However, this year is looking very different than previous years. Bucket lists before Covid19 included baseball games, museums, parks, outdoor concerts, and fun without …
Day 39 Shelter In Place: I Am Not Doing OK. Until recently I had my mental health in check for a long time. Even battling postpartum depression I was still able to find an outlet to channel my severe anxiety and depression. But in November …
“How To Celebrate With Friends or Family During the Coronavirus(COVID-19) Outbreak” Socially, Social Distancing As many of the DIYDougherty followers know, Mike and I have the same birthday. Last year was the big 3-0 and we posted the pros and cons of having the same …
Did your kids school close because of the coronavirus? Ours did and now we are beginning to stress about what to do with them all day while we are stuck in the house. Ok, I’m for the safety and health of the community but I’m …