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Hi friends! If your littles loved our truck books, would you mind leaving a quick Amazon review? It helps more families find them and I’m so grateful 🫢🚚 If you haven’t seen them yet, they’re in my bio!
So… I may have written a new book πŸ‘€ The Trucks That Saved My Kitchen πŸͺ🚧 Should this be next?! πŸ˜‚ …April Fool’s! BUT seriously — would your kids read this one?! Really though… The Trucks That Saved the Park + t
✨ One week until Easter! ✨🐰 If you’re putting together Easter baskets and have a truck-loving kid at home, I put together a full list of fun ideas (that go beyond just candy). πŸ›» We’ve been reading The Trucks That Saved the Park nonst
🚜 I love painting and coloring with my boys. It’s always fun to see what color they pick or what creative design they come up with! 🎨 Watching them get excited about something so simple reminded me how much kids love screen-free creativity.
Planning Maui and want more than just pool days? 🌺 Here are some of the best hiking trails in Maui — from easy scenic walks to waterfall hikes that feel straight out of Jurassic Park. I break down: • Difficulty level • Kid-friendly
Some trips are about sightseeing. Some are about memories. Watching little feet walk toward the ocean for the first time? That’s the kind you never forget. 🌊🌴 Maui with kids isn’t about doing everything — it’s about findin
Okay, this is fun πŸ˜‚ I made a “Which Hawaiian Island Should You Visit?” quiz and now I need to know… What did you get?! Drop your result below: πŸŒ† Oahu 🌺 Maui 🌿 Kauai πŸŒ‹ Big Island Take the quiz! Link in bio! Planning a Hawa
You had me at “Let’s book Maui.” I’d share my last bite of shave ice with you. Are you Haleakalā? Because I’d wake up at 3am for you. πŸ’—πŸŒ… And I love you more than Maui loves rainbows. 🌈 If loving Maui is wrong&hell
As a California native, I’m letting you in on a secret: Winter is actually the best time to visit Napa. 🀫 But “California winter” is its own mood—misty mornings, muddy vineyards, and surprisingly chilly wine caves. To make s
Ok, so it didn’t come out exactly the way I envisioned it, but do you see a gingerbread truck?! πŸ›»πŸ πŸŽ„ I’m entering @hollysellsca annual contest! Wish me luck (I’ll need it)! #yourhomegirl #gingerbreadtruck #gingerbreadcompetition

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