So around this time of year, probably, a lot of us begin to get that feeling of "bah humbug." That time of year where we feel sad, blue, discouraged, unmotivated, depressed, overwhelmed and just plain tired. The last thing we want to do is think about what to make for Thanksgiving dinner, or what to … Continue reading 40 Days til Christmas – Feeling Bah Humbug? Light Your World
Plan Ahead and Be Prepared. This is going to be my mantra in the days leading up to Christmas and the end of the 60 Day Challenge at the gym. I am finding that if I don't plan ahead - I fall miserably off the wagon of eating healthy. If I don't plan ahead as … Continue reading 41 Days til Christmas – Planning Ahead
Today is Hopes 2nd birthday!! Two already! I have to say - two years has not only gone by fast - they went like the speed of light. - During the holiday season we celebrate Hope's birthday, my birthday, my sons birthday and mine and my husbands anniversary. Plus Thanksgiving and Christmas. We don't usually … Continue reading 42 Days til Christmas – Hopes Birthday
So today, I am going to kick off my 43 Days til Christmas series. (I only chose 43 since today is a Monday and it's also a holiday - Veterans Day) - Let the Countdown begin!! The busyness of the holidays has begun. I don't know if it's out in full force yet, but the … Continue reading 43 Days til Christmas – Busyness
Here's a random fact about me. I detest bullying - especially when it is done by an adult to another adult. We all have our own personalities. Some people by nature are more outgoing, love to socialize and are not afraid to speak their mind. Some people by nature are the exact opposite. Introverted, shy, … Continue reading On Bullying
I went to check my mail today - like it was any other day - and then realized, after I opened my mailbox and it was empty - today is Columbus Day. A Federal Holiday - Banks, the post office, and schools are closed today. Sigh. Must be nice to be an intrepid explorer, and … Continue reading Columbus Day and a Life Update
For the first time in a long time, I stepped out of my comfort zone and volunteered to be a Mentor Mom through my church - New Life. I guess Mentor Mom's are connected to MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers). Why, did I do this? I don't know. I guess, I thought it would be a … Continue reading On Assignment
The other day, I read a quote by Mary Kay Ash, which said, "Aerodynamic engineers studied the bumblebee and decided that it simply should NOT be able to fly! It's wings are too weak and its body too heavy for flight. Everything seems to tell the bumblebee, you'll never get off the ground, but I like … Continue reading Bumblebee
Today is the 1st Day of September. When I was growing up, it meant that going back to school was right after the Labor Day weekend. Now, kids go back to school around mid-August. It also means we are 2/3 of the way through the year. We are in our 4th quarter. We have made … Continue reading Ahhh – Meal Prepping and September
Forgive me, dear readers for not having been on here in awhile. I had internet issues, which wound up with me having to get a new internet provider. All is well, now. I am back up and running. Lots of news! The 2018 Holiday Catalog from Stampin Up starts tomorrow. I just put in my … Continue reading Stampin’ and Chalkin’ and My BlogBer Challenge to Myself
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