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August 27, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
It’s that time of year again… the time when everyone says, “Where did the summer go?” Kids are heading back to school, whether it’s elementary, high school, or college. And for a lot of us moms, it brings a strange combination of emotions. My youngest came home for the summer, and I was incredibly happy […]
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The Gift of Letting Go: What We Leave Behind
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The Gift of Letting Go: What We Leave Behind

August 18, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
The last few weeks have brought a lot of reflection for me. First, we lost our beloved family cat, Annie. She was 17 years old, which we were incredibly lucky to have. As my son so perfectly put it, “She was mean and she was fat, but she was ours!” And she certainly was. Losing […]
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Happy Birthday Matilda!
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Happy Birthday Matilda!

July 20, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
I’m sharing a picture of my daughter today simply because she celebrated her birthday last week, and she’s one of my favorite people in the world. (And yes… she’s obviously my favorite daughter!) It has absolutely nothing to do with today’s topic – I just think she’s pretty amazing, and I hope she had the […]
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The Heartland
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The Heartland

July 15, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
I just listed a house in Marble Rock, IOWA. Although, calling it “just a house” doesn’t really do it justice. It sits on more than two acres in the middle of America’s heartland, completely surrounded by the beautiful fields of Iowa. Driving there from Mason City was one of my favorite parts of the day. […]
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Too Much, Too Late
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Too Much, Too Late

July 12, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
Recently I read a Facebook post on a local page showing old downtown buildings being torn down to make room for our mall. It sparked the same conversation I see over and over again – people saying how sad it was that those beautiful historic buildings were demolished, it never should have happened, and building […]
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Don’t Let An Opportunity Pass You By
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Don’t Let An Opportunity Pass You By

July 8, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
One of the greatest lessons my mom ever taught me was to take every opportunity you can and never be afraid to meet new people. You never know where a simple conversation might lead. I can honestly say that advice has led to some incredible experiences, and one of those happened just this past weekend. […]
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