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A neighborhood walk, our utensil drawer, puzzles, guacamole, and my newest pins (7 Quick Takes)
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A neighborhood walk, our utensil drawer, puzzles, guacamole, and my newest pins (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 20, 20194 min read
Last Saturday morning I took a walk with our fourth grader through our neighborhood. He rode his bicycle, and I followed along behind, not even trying to keep up. I knew he would stop as we went along.
Everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) about our kitchen renovation
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Everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) about our kitchen renovation

Rita BuettnerSeptember 15, 20197 min read
This story begins six years ago when John and I dropped our sons off at my parents’ house to go house hunting.
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.
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