Perfectionism will crush any good thing

Well. Isn't that a lovely title? I know. Wisdom oozes from my veins.  Hahaha First off, let me begin by saying that at the rate I'm blogging, I'll have about 12 blog posts for the year of 2016. That, my friends, is what you call sad. I'll be honest. I've been slightly busy. As in ALL OUT ...

My first speaking event…Union Mills Women’s Retreat

Well. I can't even. I'm still soaking up all of the wonderful, amazing moments from Saturday. My. heart. is. all. big. and. full. I was given the wonderful privilege to be the guest speaker at the Union Mills Women's Retreat on Saturday. This was perfect. To have my first speaking engagement be back in my hometown, at my ...

It’s Valentine’s Month…start this idea TODAY!

Yippee! It's February!! A new month! And just a little closer to spring! I wanted to share something easy that you may want to do in February. We know it's Heart Month...Valentine's Day is approaching. First up. This. Give praises to your kids and spouse by writing them on paper hearts! Listen. It's February 1st. You've got time ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Fitbits, rugs, and mugs (and the Days of Our Lives)

Warning:  The first half of Fun Friday Favorites is reminiscent of the Days of Our Lives. Except Bo Brady and Hope aren't smooching. And Dr. Marlena Evans and John Black aren't reuniting. No. My Days of Our Lives is about our house and the crud and the blah days of our lives we've been living. ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Puppy Chow (THE recipe) and gold jewelry…it’s the “IN” thing

You know what's more fun than getting dental work done? About anything. You see, I had some dental work done yesterday and I feel that I'm reaching some mid-age crisis as I am in need of a crown. And not the pretty, sparkly kind that I would enjoy wearing upon my head. NO. The tooth ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Men’s gifts that every guy will love

Well, I've committed to being political correct on the blog (hahaha) and because I value ALL my readers, I thought I'd be fair and post a Fun Friday Favorites that pertains to the men. Because as we ladies know...doggone it. Men are special, too. At least that is what Jack Handey would have said on ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Cozy and comfy Christmas gifts

Hello dear friends and Happy New Year!!! It's been rough getting back into a routine and that explains my lack of being on here lately...eeeeeks! But my fitness goals are coming along splendidly. #cantbegoodateverything We had a wonderful and busy Christmas, caroling to and fro. Okay, so we didn't go caroling (though I would have loved ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Yummy Christmas recipes

You guys. I can't believe in one week it will be Christmas. ONE WEEK. I repeat...ONE WEEK. Eeeeeekk! I have a lot of wrapping to do! The boys were down and out with the flu bug this week, so not one ounce of baking was done. But we did watch our fair share of Christmas movies. ...