Valerie Petersen Valerie Petersen

Easter Basket Ideas for Boys

Here’s a glimpse of some items I plan to put in my boy’s (almost 7 and 10) Easter baskets. I opt for fun and also practical + useful for the spring/summer season ahead!

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Valerie Petersen Valerie Petersen

Things I Drink (Nearly) Every Day

My current lineup of items I reach for in my routine, all with a focus on organic, quality ingredients with none of the bad stuff (added sugars, dyes, chemicals, preservatives, fillers.)

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Food & Fitness Valerie Petersen Food & Fitness Valerie Petersen

The Best Breakfast Cookies

Hands down, the most delicious cookies, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Delicious, naturally sweetened flavor. Family approved. Dairy free, gluten free. Vegan. Protein-packed, plus plenty of fiber and omega-3s. Full of nutrient-dense ingredients, which also give the cookies the perfect chewy texture. And freezer friendly. What’s not to love?!

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Home, Routines Valerie Petersen Home, Routines Valerie Petersen

Summer Prep

How I am preparing to have a really great summer: if you can take the time on the front end to stop and think through, plan, and prepare, it allows things to go so much smoother on the back end.

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Home, Finances Valerie Petersen Home, Finances Valerie Petersen

How We Do Chores

Sharing our family philosophy on building a strong work ethic and our current list of chores, why we don’t do allowances, and expectations for managing their money well.

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Life(style) Valerie Petersen Life(style) Valerie Petersen

10 of my Summer Essentials

Summer is officially here for us and we're diving right into swimming, sunscreen, sandals, and later bedtimes. I've put together a list of my personal summer essentials - from my favorite sunscreen to bag I take on every trip to the games/toys that keep my boys entertained for more than a hot minute!

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