For the most part, the pages of my journals tell my story like most people's journals probably do. Past tense, reflective, with thoughts that may or may not be complete. But my pages are also laced with the occasional story. I sometimes take a break from playing commentator and try my hand at …
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Do you have a friend who just found out she is expecting a boy and isn't sure quite what to think? That's how I felt four years ago when I brought Boy #1 home from the hospital. I grew up with four girl cousins and two sisters. (And, not to be forgotten, one brother, but he was ten years older than …
The other day my two-year-old, Chase, accidentally locked his older brother and I in their bedroom. We have the lock turned around so they can't lock us out; I hadn't thought twice about getting locked in. What makes it worse is that we have a child safety knob on that door, so Chase couldn't …
I always enjoy seeing other bloggers' desks. Does anyone else feel like it just adds a new dimension to the woman you've gotten to know by reading her blog? I love that. So . . . Welcome to my favorite space in the house! My little desk is tucked in our family room, right beside the kitchen. Since …
After eyeing these burlap message boards at Ballard Designs for quite a while, I decided making my own would be simple enough, and I was right! I ordered a basic cork bulletin board (24x36) and some upholstery nails on amazon. I picked up some linen at the fabric store (technically a linen …
I was trying to decide whether I love this recipe because it's crazy easy to make, just plain tasty, or healthy (which can be hard to come by, as far as crock pot recipes go). Then I figured it's probably not a bad thing if I can't decide. I originally found the recipe while looking for a black …
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Twelve years ago, I decluttered my kids’ toys under the glow of a flashlight as they slept. That one change gave me so much relief that I continued until I’d decluttered more than half of what we owned. ✨
I suddenly felt like I could engage with my loved ones, not just clean up after them. I believe every woman deserves the same.
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