I wanted BOGS. If you don’t know what they are you are probably in the minority, but I will tell you anyway. They are boots that are not very fashionable, but they are workhorses. They are great for winter as... Continue reading →

I had aspirations.  They were not lofty.  I have excuses.  They are not all that great. I didn’t get all my cards out.  I purchased them.  I have the adorable snowflake stamps. Some of you got the cards so I... Continue reading →

I threatened to shatter the screens of both tablets the kids were on. It’s not the first time. It was time to get ready for school and the kid had woken up early (like, before 5:00AM) and came into my... Continue reading →

I’m eating chips. It’s 11:39. I don’t want to give up the day. This is my time. It happens a lot. It’s probably…no, definitely, the reason that I have swung up a bit on the scale. I wrote out more... Continue reading →

December is here.  Open up the floodgates of SO MANY FEELINGS.  Family time, beautiful lights and decor, time to reflect on the season, finding that amazing gift that you know they are going to like…stress about how to fit it... Continue reading →

My son is a miracle. Yes, I know all children are miracles, but mine was frozen for 8 months. Yep, that kind of miracle. Sure, he was an embryo when that happened, but he was out cold. Pretty cool, right?... Continue reading →

The Big Picture We moved into a new house a few months ago. One room is…well, is supposed to be…..okay, is one of our favorite things about the house. The huge fireplace covers the entire wall. The floors are beautiful.... Continue reading →

My daughter turned 4 last winter and I got an amazing deal on a GINORMOUS, like GIGANTOR dollhouse for her. Santa had brought her a bunch of princess Barbie dolls a few weeks before and they really needed a place... Continue reading →

We live in a world of choices and easy influence. Of gray lines and categories that all blend together into a fusion of confusion that makes my head spin. Recipes pouring out of Pinterest and organization tips, crafts, teacher gifts,... Continue reading →