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Girl Power for the Holidays!!

Posted on December 4, 2015 By Brooke Abbott

Sometimes Organic, DIY in my head

Posted on November 16, 2015 By Brooke Abbott

I love organic food, fabrics and products. I believe that being as natural as possible is needed. But at the end of the day, sometimes I like an In and Out burger. In and Out Burger is NOT organic. I love Etsy. Every year when Jaxon’s birthday rolls around, I…

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RIP, Peter Parker

Posted on October 28, 2015October 29, 2015 By Brooke Abbott

I’ve been pretty silent on social media over the past couple of weeks, even through Hippo’s birthday and my friend’s fashion event. I haven’t journaled about coaching or anything. Why? I’ve been unsure how to proceed with my blog and advocacy. A few days before Hippo turned 6, one of…

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Soccer Balls, Shin Guards & Cleats…OH MY!

Posted on September 11, 2015September 20, 2015 By Brooke Abbott

Today is the first day of practice for the Purple Dragons. Tomorrow…first game. I’m not a complete wreck because I do have a great assistant coach that actually played and knows the game better than I do. I’m excited, actually. The kids are pumped and I think it’s gonna be…

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Arthritis vs. Disneyland

Posted on September 9, 2015September 10, 2015 By Brooke Abbott

This past weekend, Hippo was off for 4 days. If your child is a LAUSD student, then you understand my pain. LOL! What can you do on a Friday with a high energy five year old where you can both have fun? You go to Disneyland! YUP! We sure did!…

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Water Hippo

Posted on July 7, 2015 By Brooke Abbott

Hippo has always had a weird relationship with water. He loves swimming and being in the pool. He loves taking a bath. But he HATES taking a shower, and he doesn’t like putting his face in the water. When I say hates, I mean Hippo will turn into an alligator…