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the final days of summer…

by Crystal Butler 5 Comments

I know.  It's September.  The final days of summer were weeks ago for most.  This blog has been on the bottom of a very long list that includes three small children, a household, ... Read More about the final days of summer…

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an open letter to my dear food-photog Andrea:

by Crystal Butler 9 Comments

Dear Andrea, Several times a week my Facebook page is graced with your annoyingly beautiful photos of food.  I get it.  You're a great baker, a great cook, and an awesome ... Read More about an open letter to my dear food-photog Andrea:

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Peace for M.

by Crystal Butler 11 Comments

If you have kids you might already recognize the scene: Ash with a Strawberry Shortcake boo-boo ice pack, bought in such a hurry it still has the plastic tag on it.Yesterday I was at Target, with all ... Read More about Peace for M.

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we.

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You would think exiting the Army would boost a marriage instantly.  In some ways, it has.  But our relationship has also suffered in all kinds of ways we couldn't have imagined.  ... Read More about we.

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how to have three: teach them to “figure it out”

by Crystal Butler 15 Comments

Call it Lazy Parenting. Call it Intentional Parenting.  I don't really care; it works.  This is how you survive being the Head of Household, three children, and a growing business: ... Read More about how to have three: teach them to “figure it out”

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would you look at that…

by Crystal Butler 8 Comments

You probably think this is an ordinary picture of a sleeping baby.  But, for me, you are looking at a picture of my mental health.  If that sounds like a joke, I assure you it's ... Read More about would you look at that…

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