This post is sponsored by NameBubbles. Use code ONTAP to receive 15% off your next order of adorable personalized labels for everyday life. In this joyful season of parties, playdates, cookie swaps,and caroling (just kidding… we don’t go caroling… does anyone go caroling?… we do the other stuff, though), it seems like we are on the move more often than not. It’s taken me nearly four years, but I’ve finally…
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Winter on Cape Cod
When we closed on our beach house last fall, I was longing for summer. I looked forward to long days at the beach, warm evenings on the deck, and starry nights with our family. While I know this coming summer will be wonderful, I can’t tell…
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Happy Weekend.
Happy weekend, my friends. I’ve been looking forward to this weekend for ages. Today we’re showing the kids our new vacation home on the Cape for the first time (we closed on the property yesterday– this is the happy surprise I alluded to earlier in…
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20 Hours in Portland, Maine
What better way to wrap up a week down the Cape than a weekend in Vacationland? Or technically, 20 hours in Portland, Maine. We were only there long enough to catch a ferry, enjoy a wedding on an island, eat a pizza, take a nap, drink a…
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Today: Beach bag upgrades.
The sign of a great summer: My beach bag is getting more use than my handbag. Whether you’re toting around a beach bag, a pool bag, a gym bag or a something-else bag, I’ve got a few upgrades to share. Things that make my life…
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Today: I woke up like this | Cape edition.
Who needs a vacation alarm clock (set for 3 hours earlier than you desire to wake up), when you have a toddler at the foot of your bed? I woke up like this. With Grace pinching my toes and yelling, “Hellooooo!” In an effort to…
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Today: One tough mother and a Ziploc® brand giveaway.
This post is sponsored by Ziploc® brand. I received product and compensation, but as always, the opinions shared here are my own. I truly appreciate your support of the brands that, you know, support On Tap for Today. While I couldn’t be more happy and…
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Today: 24 hours in Birmingham, Alabama.
I spent a quick 24 hours in Birmingham, Alabama two weeks ago, wrapping up my final few days of work with a visit to one of the city’s middle schools. I was able to fit in a bit of exploring between meetings and thought I’d share a…
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Today: Summer Bucket List and some sweet shades.
Let’s start with a question: Where did the expression bucket list come from? (Please pause while I Google…) Hmm. Not a fruitful search. Ohhhhh….. it must have something to do with kicking the bucket, and like… things you want to do before that fateful day. One thing…