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Lessons, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Madness
From tacos and teen chaos to car crashes and cows—this fall’s been wild, messy, and full of gratitude. Here’s the beautiful madness we’ve been living lately.
Oct 123 min read


Your Exchange Year: Why Comparing is the Fastest Way to Ruin It (and How to Not Do That)
Your exchange year is your own story — no two are the same. Here’s why comparing yourself to others could be stealing your joy (and how to stop).
Aug 124 min read


Things I Didn’t Know About Hosting That Changed My Life
Smiles brought to you by: hosting and zero dignity. By Abrilina Bray When I first signed up to host a student, I thought I was just...
Jul 124 min read


How I Ended Up with 23 Kids (When I’m Only Mom to Six).
Some were born into my arms. Others arrived with suitcases and accents. All of them have my heart. Let me rewind this chaos. I started...
Jun 303 min read
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