Home Remodeling In mid-2019 we decided it was time to update our laundry room which is also our kitchen pantry. One of the previous owners had installed built-in shelves, but they were starting to sag and had no adjustability. The shelves were stationary and couldn’t move up or down. Some of them were super deep
Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Your Best Shot
Through June & Bear, I came across Paper Mama’s Photo Challenge. The current challenge is the best shot you’ve taken of your child/children/pet. I thought about this for a minute and selected the above photo. It may not be the absolute best photography…but it captured everything I had hoped. Our love of the beach. Their
NOT for Sale
This little one had a rough day. From the very start. Lots of “NO!” and “MINE” and tears. She even put herself in time-alone a few times. All before noon. Then we had 2 birthday parties to attend. So she also had NO nap. She pulled through by staying busy outdoors. Playing hopscotch with “sissy”
UPPAbaby G-Lite – This Saturday’s Shout-Out
So, back in March I bragged about only having ONE stroller…my favorite, the phil&ted. And I still absolutely love it. BUT, having three kids now, it was time for a smaller, more light-weight stroller for quick on-the-go moments. I had three goals with this purchase: 5-point harness, not cumbersome, and not Maclaren priced…oh, and also
Ten on Ten – Just Another Friday
This Friday was a work day. Here are a few pictures from the day… Daisies are about to bloom! Stood up at Starbucks (not really, but long story) Kids’ Bargain Book Blowout Sale at the Bookstore Lots of materials to print for training next week It’s hot outside! Hillbilly Food on a Frisbee for a
Garage Sale Lessons
I took part in our Neighborhood Garage Sale this past weekend. This was probably my fourth or fifth garage sale. Here is what I have learned from the repeated experience: If you do it to make a lot of money, ha! There are better ways to make some extra cash. I totaled about $150 for
Whatcha Might Not Know…Why I Lather in Sunblock
Image Source I was stupid as a teen and into my twenties. I thought being tan was cool. Then I accepted the fact that I am fair-skinned. And basically I just burn. Any “color” I get is a just a shade of red. Fast forward a bit but remain still in the past. My uncle
Focusing on Following
I will be the first to admit that I LOVE “followers”. I am the personality/behavioral type that likes to be liked. I enjoy feedback. That “stupid” corporate phrase that “feedback is a gift” – yep, I believe it. And I love dialogue. Heck, one of my 5 StrengthsFinder strengths is Communication which is defined as
I "Graduated" and I Don’t Like It!
I took my first online survey today since my birthday. Disappointment. I’m now in the next age group. (You can barely see the categories in the picture above.) 35-44 year olds. Seriously? Then my co-worker pointed out that it could be worse. “You could be dead”, she said. True. Point made. Still doesn’t mean
The Simple Things: Proud Sibling
On Friday Stella (right) started soccer with some kids in the neighborhood. Charlotte is not quite sure why she can’t play. Doesn’t understand not being old enough. She was sad at first but then loved cheering for her “sissy”. Here’s Charlotte’s proud moment afterwards… Getting her picture taken with the “soccer star”.