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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.

Home & Family Life

Cherishing Sunday Mornings in Our Pajamas

Our Sunday mornings often unfold like a cherished ritual, a soft symphony of warmth and comfort that wraps around us as we…

Home & Family Life

Navigating Homework Battles with Heart

Homework can sometimes feel like a battleground in our home, and I often find myself on the front lines, armed with pencils,…

Home & Family Life

The Joys of Cooking Together: Messes and Memories

There’s something incredibly special about gathering in the kitchen as a family, where the aroma of cinnamon and sugar can turn even…

Home & Family Life

What I Learned from a Two-Hour Bedtime Battle

There are moments in parenthood that feel like they stretch out time, turning what should be a simple task into a marathon…

Home & Family Life

A Quiet Evening Amidst the Clatter

The sun dipped low in the sky, casting a warm golden haze through our living room window. I sat on the sofa,…

Home & Family Life

Finding My Way in the Land of Lost Shoes

There’s an odd little patch of linoleum in our entryway that seems to have a gravitational pull on shoes, or at least…

Home & Family Life

The Symphony of Breakfast Chaos

As the sun begins to peek through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow on our very ordinary but beloved space, the…

Everyday Moments

Finding Magic in the Chaos of a Family Dance Party

There’s something about a dance party in the living room that feels like pure magic. The world outside fades away as the…

Everyday Moments

The Simple Tradition of Sunday Pancakes

Sunday mornings in our home have a delicious rhythm, a comforting ritual that centers around pancakes. As the sun starts to pour…