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👉 Hugo the Happy Starfish: A Children’s Book That Taught Us More Than We Expected

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Glenda C.

Inside this post is our affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. When Charlie was little and I first began blogging, we discovered the Hugo the Happy Starfish series of children’s books through a website called Thompson. That site […]

Backseat Conversations, Toy Aisles, and the Way Time Sneaks Up on You

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026Glenda C.

As a parent, one of my favorite things is sharing stories from when Suzzane, David M., Charlie, and Bradley were little. Those memories don’t really fade the way others do. They don’t usually come from big events or carefully planned milestones. Most of the time, these memories come from everyday life—store aisles, car rides, toy […]

The Aisle That Stopped Me in the Middle of Everything

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026Glenda C.

Dav id and I were out that day doing one of those normal little trips that doesn’t feel like anything special while you’re in it. Just spending time together researching and looking for hidden gems in our neighborhood. Which is what lead us to Troops Bookstore. I think we were already halfway through the afternoon, […]