Author Archives: Franci

Taking Social Media Breaks

Off-White magnolia flower in full bloom.

I love social media. I love taking photos, thinking of captions, commenting, catching up; I love the whole bit. On the other side of the coin, sometimes, it drains my emotional tank and leaves me empty. It’s hard to see so many people, many whom I haven’t see in person in years or have never even met in real life, go through really challenging times. I care therefore I carry the burden. Also, at times the comparison trap can grab and suffocate me.

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A Summer Weekend in Providence, Rhode Island

soft white flower petals with blue skies and an old Providence, RI home in the background.

Last summer we wanted to get away for a little weekend trip for our anniversary. We looked at flights from Nashville to places such as Savannah, New Orleans, and Charleston but the flights were more pricy than we were wanting to pay. After further searching, Brent found the explore feature on Kayak, which lets you find flights anywhere from your city. He quickly located a super cheap round trip flight to Providence, Rhode Island. We booked it!

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Our Summer Traditions: Unrushed and Sun-kissed

Post updated 3/12/21

Little boy, around 4 years old, in a swimming pool. He is wearing googles and a puddle jumper for water safety. He is smiling and in front of a pool slide.

The changing of seasons is always a delight. I love the transition into summer. The sound of an ice cream truck in the distance, the trees covered in bright green leaves and the warmth of the sun felt instantly on your skin as you step outside — summer has arrived in all its glory.

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