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02.23.22

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Sep 26

It’s national daughters day. And I have been thinking a lot about the life I *get to* live now. About the little moments like taking Kate to music class, planning play dates, watching my girls splash in the pool, and making new friends at preschool. These completely normal, expected, ordinary moments that feel so big. Then there are the moments that never would have been moments at all. Like watching Margot walk up and down the stairs with ease (something she couldn’t do not too long ago). I get to do this.

I always hoped that I’d have a daughter someday, but my girls are more than I could have dreamed of.

As a child, love was extremely conditional, and manipulation and verbal abuse were sadly normal. So to get to parent my two girls (imperfectly of course) but with unconditional love is a gift. That love wasn’t really modeled for me, but they make loving them so easy. To be clear - parenting is the hardest thing I’ve ever done but the love? That’s easy.

So happy national daughters day to my two best girls. Stay strong-willed and silly. Never stop fighting for what you believe in, and always see the magic in everything the way you do now. I’ll always be in your corner and will always believe in you. I love you, my girls.

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Sep 24

It’s all a bunch of hocus pocus 🪄 🧙🏼‍♀️ #LittleMargotRose

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Sep 23

Boo 💀👻🎃 #halloweendecor

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Sep 23

I am not a food blogger 😂 (I mean duh) but started making this egg white turkey wrap and it’s SO good and what kind of friend would I be if I didn’t share this quick/easy/healthy lunch with you? It’s paleo and KETO friendly and nothing fancy but I love it. I’ve been having it (ok 2 of them) every day this week. 😋

INGREDIENTS

@egglifefoods egg white wrap
@applegate organic turkey
@primalkitchenfoods mayo
🥬 mixed greens
🧅 slices red onion
🥑 avocado slices

#eatinghealthy #lunch #wrap #keto #paleo #healthylunch

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Sep 22

We survived approximately 9,276 hours (ok really 18 hours) on 2 ✈️ with our 2 and 4 year-olds. The flight there wasn’t bad but that flight home was next-level. 🫣I want to share the best toys I packed for our trip and the ones that didn’t work for us, too.

But really, I can’t stress how important it is to share that the trip was a trip and not a vacation, and that it was kind of hard. And not that relaxing. Did we have a great time? Yes. Am I grateful for the experience? Of course. But was it easy and perfect? My god no. 😂 I don’t want parents of young kids to feel like they *should be* taking big trips with their little kids or that it was this perfect, instagram-worthy dream trip. I’m not doing a trip like this again until they’re older. My next trip will be a vacation. This was wonderful but not very vacation-y.

So tell me: At what age would you fly internationally with your kids? The girls were GREAT (so proud of them) but I’m thinking the youngest needs to be 6. Or maybe 10?

If you want to keep your kids busy on a flight or at a restaurant, or just need some toy/gift ideas, this post is for you.

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Sep 20

Thought I’d dive right back in to work but had my sister here with us (she just left), we’re all adjusting to the time change, and I’m organizing and making things spooky (or “pooky” if you ask Kate) for the girls.

Our new bed came yesterday, and we have our new washer/dryer and curtain install tomorrow! Feeling motivated but it’s been weeks since I’ve sat at a computer and it’s been an adjustment. More soon! 🦇💀🎃

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Sep 20

Spooky but make it chic 🦇💀 (everything’s linked on my blog - just search “halloween”)

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Sep 17

This is 40 ✨🎂

40! I can’t believe my 30s are over. Over the last decade, I started a company, met my husband and got married, had 2 girls, we bought and sold our first home, bought our second home, sold my company, started another company, went into blogging full-time, and made it through a pandemic and cancer diagnosis. Ok, that’s a lot. Maybe it didn’t fly by like I think it did?

40 isn’t the scary thing I imagined it would be years and years ago but it’s a bit strange - it’s hard to explain. It just feels so…official? Ha.

If I’ve learned anything over the last decade, it’s that we just keep getting better with age. And a number isn’t something that defines us. It’s who we are, what we’ve learned, how we love others, and what we do in our lives (how we spend our days, how we make a difference) that matters. I am who I was 10 years ago. I am who I was 20 years ago. But we grow and become better versions of ourselves.

I’m going into my 40s more confident, a little wiser, and I know now more than ever what matters. There’s no room for bs and for the first time ever, I’m starting a new decade with a deeper understanding of who I am. I’m spending my days in a way that matters. I don’t allow people to tear me down the way I used to. And that all feels pretty damn good.

So cheers to 40. To new beginnings and to starting a new year in Florence with the loves of my life.

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Sep 16

One more day in 🇮🇹 before we ✈️ home. Are you a “I never want this trip to end” person or after two weeks, are you ready to get home and back to an routine? I’m a little bit of both. Love this perfect place but there really is no place like home.

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Sep 16

What I packed for a long haul fight with a 2 and 4 year old. And the flight actually went well! My number one tip is to have a favorite show and favorite treat to keep them quiet. @wileywallaby got us through it ✈️

Passports, wallet etc.
Diapers and wipes
Disinfecting wipes
iPads with downloaded movies
Headphones for iPads
@wileywallaby licorice (our favorite treat)
Warm dinner in a thermos + 🍴
Sticker books
iPad/iPhone chargers
One more @wileywallaby
FAA approved safety harnesses for kids

#ad #travel #carryon #packing #packingtips #travelwithkids

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Sep 14

We’re heading home this weekend and I am oddly excited to decorate for Halloween. It isn’t my favorite holiday and it’s still too early for me, but my 4 year old loves spooky things. 💀🦇🕷 And I love making magic for my kids so…I love Halloween now? Most rooms in our home are empty or under construction so things might look a little different this year, but I love a challenge. 🎃👻

Everything’s linked on danielle-moss.com (just search “halloween decor”)

#halloween #halloweendecor #spooky #spookyseason

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Sep 13

The guy with the underbite had my heart 🇮🇹 #alpaca

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Sep 13

A quiet coffee date with my big girl while Kate takes a morning nap because she decided to start her day at 2:30AM. Traveling with toddlers is *so* fun.

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Sep 11

The most incredible meal (and views) at Osteria da Varno. 🇮🇹 Now🤞🏻the girls fall asleep before 11PM. 😴

My dress is linked in my outfit highlight.

The most beautiful night in Italy with my girls. Their 🍒 dresses are on sale, and my button dress is a new favorite.

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Sep 10

Someone please get this girl a kitten. Loves 🇮🇹 cats just like her mom. #LittleKateElizabeth

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Sep 10

She really likes to crash our dates and was so excited to join - we couldn’t say no. And we had the best afternoon together. Pizza, gelato, and looking for 🐱

My dress is linked in my outfits highlight. I’ll share again in stories too.

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Sep 8

I have never seen her so laser focused. Maybe it’s just me but I could watch this 1000x 🍨 #gelato #LittleMargotRose

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Sep 8

We escaped for a late lunch during Kate’s nap and just as we were finishing up, I heard the sweetest little voice behind me. She missed us 💕 It was fun while it lasted. And now…off to the pool 💦

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Sep 7

Kate and her gelato 🍨

We spent a few hours in Siena and it’s official - traveling with little kids is *so* worth it. The travel day was a pain but doable - it isn’t easy and is more of a trip than a vacation, but there nothing like experiencing the world with your kids. Some would say it’s not worth it. They probably won’t remember this. But we will. So happy we’re here 🇮🇹

#LittleKateElizabeth

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Sep 6

There were years where a trip like this seemed out of reach - maybe even impossible. Years when being more than 30 minutes from our hospital wouldn’t have been safe for her. Even with approval from her oncology team, it felt so scary for me. I actually tried to get out of it.

I’m so glad I didn’t.

Watching her dance in the street with her sister and cousin, splash in the pool, and experience this beautiful place is nothing short of a dream.

It’s not a normal trip for us - definitely not the way it used to be - and maybe that’s a good thing? The perspective and gratitude are unlike anything I’ve ever felt. There’s something about living again after treatment. After missing so much and living so differently.

I’m just so happy we’re here. That *she’s* here. This is as good as it gets. #LittleMargotRose