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Surviving a kitchen renovation, late-night school supply runs, cake decorating, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Surviving a kitchen renovation, late-night school supply runs, cake decorating, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 13, 20194 min read
Our kitchen renovation is complete! It took exactly three weeks from start to finish, and I can’t believe how different and beautiful the space is.
How to pick a backsplash for your kitchen
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How to pick a backsplash for your kitchen

Rita BuettnerSeptember 9, 20193 min read
So, you’re renovating your kitchen. Congratulations!
Back to school, kitchen renovations, the end of summer, and a big decision (7 Quick Takes)
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Back to school, kitchen renovations, the end of summer, and a big decision (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 6, 20194 min read
We are officially back to school! I’m so grateful that both our boys seem to have transitioned back to school smoothly—even though we are all exhausted from the week.
Waiting for a trumpet
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Waiting for a trumpet

Rita BuettnerSeptember 5, 20192 min read
Have you ever waited and waited and waited for something?
Back-to-school emotions, staycation fun, and life without a kitchen (7 Quick Takes)
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Back-to-school emotions, staycation fun, and life without a kitchen (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 30, 20194 min read
~1~ Our older son boarded the bus for middle school orientation this morning. I’ve been so focused on trying to make sure he was ready for sixth grade that I completely forgot to prepare my heart, too. His little brother and I watched him board the bus from our window because our mature sixth grader […]
The perfect end to summer vacation: A trip to the Maryland State Fair
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The perfect end to summer vacation: A trip to the Maryland State Fair

Rita BuettnerAugust 28, 20193 min read
When we see the Ferris wheel rise into the sky, we know it’s coming.
I can’t tell you what happened at the Spy Museum, but if I could…
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I can’t tell you what happened at the Spy Museum, but if I could…

Rita BuettnerAugust 24, 20194 min read
The boys loved stealthily crawling through ductwork and looking for secret codes with magnifying glasses. I enjoyed seeing the spy disguises and watching the video aspects of the exhibits.
Launching a kitchen renovation, Gotcha Day celebrations, a memorable catch, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Launching a kitchen renovation, Gotcha Day celebrations, a memorable catch, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 23, 20195 min read
I haven’t blogged all week, and it’s because we are about to begin renovating our kitchen.
Orioles magic, cotton candy chips, cousin fun, love for pizza, and a sloth (7 Quick Takes)
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Orioles magic, cotton candy chips, cousin fun, love for pizza, and a sloth (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 15, 20194 min read
The Orioles suffered a terrible loss on Saturday evening, but we figured you can only go up from there. And who wants to be a fair-weather fan? So, we headed to Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon to cheer them on.
Writing and self-doubt and a lesson from John Steinbeck
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Writing and self-doubt and a lesson from John Steinbeck

Rita BuettnerAugust 14, 20193 min read
There is nothing as intimidating as the blank page.
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