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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.

Everyday Moments

The Unexpected Joy of a Forgotten Snack in the Car

Sliding into the driver's seat with the familiar crinkle of wrappers and the faint scent of yesterday’s lunch wafting through the air,…

Everyday Moments

Preserving Those Little Moments in a Pile of Laundry

In the quiet moments of the day, when the chaos of family life subsides just enough to allow me to catch my…

Everyday Moments

Remembering How We Said Goodbye to the Last Pacifier

It’s funny how certain moments, seemingly small, can stick with you forever. I remember precisely when we said goodbye to the last…

Everyday Moments

The Comfort of Shared Silence on Rainy Mornings

There’s something uniquely comforting about a rainy morning. It’s a day that invites you to slow down, letting the world outside blur…

Traditions & Rituals

Gathering Around the Table for Dinner Each Evening

As the sun dips below the horizon and the golden hues of evening settle into our home, the kitchen begins to hum…

Traditions & Rituals

The Simple Joy of Friday Night Pizza Making

Every Friday evening, as the sun dips below the horizon and casts a warm golden glow across our kitchen, a familiar rhythm…

Traditions & Rituals

Our Annual Backyard Campout and What It Means to Us

Every summer, as the days grow longer and the evenings warmer, a familiar excitement fills our home. It begins with a simple…

Traditions & Rituals

The Little Notes I Leave in Lunchboxes

Every morning, as I prepare my children's lunchboxes, I find myself slipping in a small note. It’s a little tradition I started…

Traditions & Rituals

How Family Movie Night Became a Sacred Tradition

There’s something magical about gathering together in our living room, the dim light filtering in through the curtains while the world outside…