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Author · Jessica Steffy

Writer behind Growing Up Together. I write, from our own family's life, about the milestones, siblings, traditions and everyday moments worth remembering.

Keepsakes & Memory-Keeping

Snapshots of Joy: The Story Behind Our Family Photos

Every family has their own collection of photographs that tell a story, a visual diary chronicling moments both big and small. As…

Keepsakes & Memory-Keeping

The Art of Keeping Childhood Memories Alive

As I sit in my living room, a few late afternoon rays filtering through the dusty window, I find myself surrounded by…

Keepsakes & Memory-Keeping

A Box of Firsts: Cherishing the Little Things

There’s a small cardboard box tucked away on a shelf in my office, a humble container that holds some of our family’s…

Seasons & Holidays with Kids

The Simple Joy of Summer Nights and Backyard Campfires

As the sun dips low and the sky transforms into a canvas of deep purples and oranges, I find myself drawn outside…

Seasons & Holidays with Kids

Thanksgiving Traditions: What We’ve Kept and What We’ve Created

Thanksgiving has always felt like a tender embrace in our family. As the crisp air finds its way into our home and…

Seasons & Holidays with Kids

Springtime Wanderings and the First Daffodils

As the days stretch longer and the chill in the air begins to soften, there’s a certain magic that envelops the world.…

Seasons & Holidays with Kids

Snow Day Memories and the Art of Sledding

There’s a magic to waking up on a snow day. The world outside my window transforms into a postcard scene, blanketed in…

Seasons & Holidays with Kids

How Our Halloween Costumes Evolved Over the Years

As the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on that crisp chill, the excitement of Halloween returns to our household.…

Seasons & Holidays with Kids

Christmas Cookies and the Sweetness of Family Chaos

As December rolls in, a familiar warmth fills our home, wrapping us in the spirit of the season. There’s something undeniably magical…