Unpopular Opinion: Nani from the live-action Lilo & Stitch movie isn’t the villain you think she is.

In fact, the spirit of Ohana might be even MORE alive in this version — because this time, it doesn’t come at the expense of the oldest child.

I haven’t watched the live-action Lilo & Stitch yet, but I have seen people losing it over this whole “Nani gives up custody” thing.

At first I was like — wait,

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I’ve worked from home since 2012, and my son has been homeschooled his entire academic career (he’s 14 now, so it’s been a good while). With that being said, juggling work and parenting is just daily life over here.

In fact, it can be HARD. 

They don’t exactly understand that even though you’re home, you’re also at work. In their mind, if you’re home, you’re home.

 They don’t see the invisible line between “I’m available” and “I need to focus.” They just know that their favorite person is right there — and that means they have unlimited access to you. 

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Let me tell you about the year I (almost) ruined Christmas.

Confession: I hate wrapping gifts.

If I had the funds to always pay someone else to do it for me, I’d do it and do it gladly.

It’s especially embarrassing trading gifts with people who wrap beautifully . . . and I’m over there handing them something that looks like a toddler wrapped it. 🤣

In fact,
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This post has been sponsored by Arkansas 529. All thoughts and experiences are my own. 

Y’all.

I’ve been doing this freelance writing thing since 2012 and it’s been one big learning experience.

I’ve learned more about my trade – of course. Taking courses on content writing, copywriting, the psychology of sales, etc.

I’ve made active efforts to learn more about marketing and sales outside of copywriting.

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