We have a real tree this year. We’ve had both kinds and although I’ll admit that the convenience and non-mess of a pre-lit LED tree cannot be beat, there’s just something about the real thing. The smell, the texture and yes, the imperfection. Did you know it’s almost (if not completely) impossible to get lights […]
What I’m Grateful For! Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m heading out for a few days of rest and relaxation with my amazing family, but before I head out for this very important holiday and much needed week of unplugging, I thought I would write about a few things I’m grateful for. My AMAZING husband. We’ve been through thick and thin (literally when you […]
Wood Hay and Stuble, Indeed . . Priorities and Tear Downs
A house on our block was torn down a couple days ago. We actually know the family that built it and they were a good, solid, loving family. They sold it years ago and it’s been in many hands since then and because it’s on a gorgeous creek lot, a builder came in and leveled […]
This Day is Always Tough For Me – 9/11 Patriot’s Day Reflections
As more time goes by since the first September 11th, I’m finding more and more people who either were too young to have been impacted much or who’s lives it didn’t effect like it did ours. But there is very little about our lives that September 11th didn’t change, and I always feel incredibly reflective […]
Free To Be You and Me (for Moms As We Start another School Year)
It’s shocking but painfully true, and clearly I have been on Pinterest more than I should be. But have you noticed it? Women all over America are already pinning adorable ideas for their holiday gift giving onto their pinterest walls, they’re getting ideas for teacher’s gifts. They are deciding how to decorate their entry hall […]
Guest Post By Stephanie from Food and Fitness 4 Real! Tips For Weekly Healthy Meal Planning!
Since we are in Arizona this week at my mom’s, I asked Stephanie to do a post about healthy living and specifically, healthy meal planning. She’s a genius at this for her own family and it’s the one area where I need a lot of work! Hope you enjoy this as much as I did. […]
OK I Need A Happy Post!!
Friends, it’s been a tough week, there’s no getting around it. Since last weekend when I sat here chatting about Dumbo Double Dare training, we’ve had my sweet mom-in-law checked out of in patient rehab after a broken hip and got her set up at home and had our youngest undergo minor out-patient surgery (which […]
Why Balance is Totally Overrated
Balance. Everyone thinks that’s what they want. Because that means that everybody is getting what they need from you, all the time, everyday. We strive for it, we read books about how to get it, and we troll internet articles and magazines on the latest breakthroughs on getting there. Articles like “How To Find More […]