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Nicki Gilbert

Nicki Gilbert is a writer, Alcatraz swimmer and country music lover who lives in Piedmont with her husband, four kids and dachshund puppy. Her blog is RedBoots.me.

Posted inColumns, Parenting

For a glimpse into the teenage mind, drive and listen

by Nicki Gilbert May 12, 2016February 3, 2017
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Carpools rock with texting connections

by Nicki Gilbert April 15, 2016February 3, 2017
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When actions speak louder than words

by Nicki Gilbert March 18, 2016February 3, 2017
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in real life | Who knew basketball fever would unite a family of six

by Nicki Gilbert February 19, 2016December 29, 2016
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in real life | If anyone asks, the answer is no

by Nicki Gilbert January 22, 2016December 29, 2016
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How I learned to stop worrying and love the beach

by Nicki Gilbert December 18, 2015February 3, 2017
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Feeling stretched thin when family is 10,000 miles away

by Nicki Gilbert November 20, 2015February 3, 2017
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Labor of love: Making challah on a busy Friday morning

by Nicki Gilbert November 6, 2015February 3, 2017
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in real life | Cue up the tears for first-grader who hates to lose

by Nicki Gilbert October 23, 2015December 29, 2016
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in real life | Making something out of nothing and calling it a day

by Nicki Gilbert September 25, 2015December 29, 2016

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