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 ...
A letter to Nate ~ 11 years old today!
Dear Nate, I can't believe you are 11 today. It seems that just yesterday you were tugging on my hand at the Mahaska County Fair telling me to "Stop looking at the goats MOM! Let's GOOOOOO!" Nate when he was 3 :) Time is just flying by and I want it to slow down, yet I know ...
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 ...
Merry Christmas!
Like most everyone, we've been busy around here. Amidst the making Oreo Balls (which did not turn out well this year) (I'm blaming the red frosting in the Oreo cookies), frosting the delicious sugar cookies, wrapping presents, attending Christmas parties, and telling myself to BACK AWAY FROM THE COOKIES, we've had a lot of Christmas ...
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. ...