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Life Update: House Hunting in a Pandemic

Surprise! We are moving (again!) Sharing the why, when, and how

Top restaurants, cafes, activities, photo ops, and more to explore in Williamsburg VA

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The First 5 Items We Purchased for Our New Home

Rounding up the 5 most impactful furniture pieces we have purchased so far

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Embracing Our Next Chapter

Finally sharing some big news and what is next for us this year

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Our Weekend in DC as a Family of 3

Sharing our experience traveling with Oliver for a relaxing weekend away

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