Simplifying the Busiest Time of the Year
December is often a very busy month for folks. There are extra events, things to do, shopping, decorating, and all the other things that make…
Rethinking Hospitality
Being a hostess is in my DNA. My parents constantly host dinner parties, birthday parties, fish frys, bon fires, and every other party you can…
Ode to the Summer of Love: 2005
When I first laid eyes on him, he was laying on a porch swing reading a book about personality types. He was tall, pudgy and…
A Plea for Life Jackets
This is a very difficult post to write but I think it is VERY important to share especially as summer vacations are quickly approaching. I…
Ode to Stinky
When I was 9 years old, my parents were blessed (and surprised!) by another little pink bundle of joy. She joined my parents, me, and…
BYOT I Scream Social
Yes, you read that correctly... I SCREAM Social... the perfect outdoor party for toddlers to run around eating ice cream and screaming! I love this…
Deal of the Day!
This actually may be the deal of the century... but I'll be humble and just call it for the day. I'm a bargain shopper... I…
Lent Wrap Up
Since I so publicly shared my Lent goals, I wanted to share my wrap up. Trifecta wrap up: By far, my most successful action was…
Lent Day 35
Today I took on a project that I SO wanted to keep ignoring... our kitchen pantry. In my mind, it just needs to be tidied…
Lent Day 34
I'm back from vacation and am back at my reorganizing! Today, I worked on the fridge by cleaning it out and wiping down shelves before…
