Mom Guilt vs. the Dream Life: Finding Peace in the Middle of the Mess
Let’s be honest: “Mom guilt” should come with its own reality show. One episode could be about skipping the Pinterest-worthy lunch and throwing chicken nuggets on the plate (gasp!). The next episode? Forgetting spirit day at school—again. And then, for the season finale, juggling work emails, homeschool prep, and wondering if your kid will grow […]
Read MoreShould You Buy Before You Sell? Advice for Moms with Wild Kids in Tow
(Because We All Need a Little Real Talk in the Real Estate Game) Alright, mama, you’ve probably heard the question a million times—“Should I buy before I sell?” But with kids running wild, the thought of juggling both ends of the real estate spectrum sounds like a game of Tetris in a tornado. Trust me, […]
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Zoning Laws 101 for Homestead Dreamers (Without the Legal Headache)
🐓 Zoning Laws 101 for Homestead Dreamers (Without the Legal Headache) 🏡By: Sam from ChickensCookiesClosings Alright, friend—let’s talk zoning laws. (Wait! Don’t click away!) I promise I’m not about to launch into some soul-draining legal lecture that sounds like it was written by a robot who’s never seen a tomato plant or heard a chicken […]
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Mompreneur Life: Running a Real Estate Biz with One Hand and a Nerf Gun in the Other
Mompreneur Life: Running a Real Estate Biz with One Hand and a Nerf Gun in the OtherBy Samantha at Chickens, Cookies, Closings Hey girl, come sit at my kitchen table. Don’t mind the Legos underfoot or the cookie dough smudge on the chair—you’re family here. Let me paint you a picture:I’m on a client call, […]
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What My Son Has Taught Me About Slowing Down, Showing Up, and Getting Dirty
What My Son Has Taught Me About Slowing Down, Showing Up, and Getting Dirty — Stars, Stripes, and Sticky Fingers Edition Ah, the Fourth of July. A time for fireworks, freedom, and forgetting how many hot dogs you can reasonably eat before someone suggests a Tums sponsorship. While most folks are busy planning their red, […]
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💥Mom Life with a 6-Year-Old Firecracker💥
How to Homeschool When the Laundry Pile is Taller Than Your KidBy Samantha @ ChickensCookiesClosings Let me tell you something real quick. If you’ve ever tried to homeschool your six-year-old while simultaneously staring down a laundry pile that could probably qualify for mountain status—girl, you are my people. The other morning, the sun had barely […]
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Can You Really Homestead on Less Than 5 Acres? A Realistic Look
by Samantha at Chickens, Cookies & Closings When people hear the word homestead, they often picture wide-open fields, a tractor or two, a cow named Bessie, and enough land to get lost on. And while that sounds dreamy (and hey, maybe we will get Bessie one day), the truth is: you don’t need 50 acres, […]
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The Emotional Side of Selling Your Family Home: A Sweet Goodbye, A Brave New Beginning
I’ll be the first to say it—selling your family home can feel like breaking up with an old friend. Not the dramatic, flip-the-table kind of breakup, but the soft, tearful “you’ll always be a part of me” kind. Because homes? They’re not just walls and shingles. They’re memory keepers. They hold belly laughs in the […]
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🌻 The Hidden Blessings (and Costs) of Moving from Suburbia to a Homestead
🌻 The Hidden Blessings (and Costs) of Moving from Suburbia to a Homestead Because peace, purpose, and poultry are worth every penny So you’ve been bitten by the homestead bug, huh?You’re daydreaming about goats in the morning mist, fresh eggs in your apron, and trading your 9-to-5 for a more grounded, meaningful life. First of […]
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