Valentine’s Day is only a couple weeks away, so I thought I’d share with all of you the “52 Reasons I Love You” present that I made my boyfriend. Homemade presents like this one are always a great way to show someone how much you care for them. These cards weren’t hard to make, and…
Sometimes Parents Have to Work Separate Shifts
I haven’t written a gripe post in awhile, but today I feel the need to because of posts and complaints I’ve been seeing on Facebook and via parenting groups that I’m a part of. I feel the need to stick up for parents that can’t be at every school function or sporting event because of…
Potty Talk With the Six-Year-Old
I have shared with all of you several times about the things my son says that either crack me up or leave me scratching my head and asking, “What the hell?” Seriously, that boy has no filter. If it’s on his mind, it’s out his mouth, no matter where we are. Here’s another one of…
My Mini Me Started Her Private Trombone Lessons
Last night my daughter had her first private trombone lesson. I could tell before we got there that she was nervous, but I was expecting that. I had warned her that her instructor was going to push her hard…harder than she’d ever been pushed before. But I also knew that my daughter would thrive in…
Check Out How Much I Saved at Bath & Body Works
I love a good sale. Then again, who doesn’t? On Monday, the boyfriend and I went to the mall to see if my Promise Ring was fixed. (It wasn’t…but that’s another story.) While at the mall I noticed that Bath & Body Works was having a huge sale that included up to 75% off select…
Get Cheap Prom Dresses Through DressFirst
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post brought to you by Dress First and Sverve. I was given monetary compensation in exchange for an honest review of their prom dress selection. All thoughts expressed within this post are my own. However, Dress First allowed me to use photos directly from their site within this post. Raising…
A Look Back at 2013 w/Pictures
I don’t know about all of you, but we experienced some great moments and some rough ones in 2013. Those rough moments were hard to deal with, and often left me crying and wondering “How much more can I/we take?” Somehow, though, we made it through all the highs and lows, and here we are….better…
Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli
I mentioned in a previous post that one of my goals for this year is to lose weight. Not a lot, but enough to make me feel no so self-conscious about my body, and to make it easier to find clothes that fit me correctly. Because I have a large chest but tinier waist, it…
Puppy Update – We Discovered Zoe’s Biggest Fear
I can’t believe it’s been several weeks since we met my mom to pick up the newest member of our family. But it has. And let me tell you…it’s been an interesting few weeks filled with hilarious moments and frustrating ones. In that time, we’ve grown to love this little face. And how couldn’t we?…
New Year’s Resolutions
Like many of you, I can’t believe it’s 2014 already. Where did 2013 go? It feels like it was just yesterday that my boyfriend and I, along with all four kids, were hanging out at my old house, welcoming in 2013. And now here we are, already four days into the another new year. A…