I’ve never fancied myself a dynamo in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong, I cook. My cooking is more out of necessity. We have to eat so, I have to cook. I’ve never been a cook for fun kind of girl. I don’t get into baking either. I know what you’re thinking… “somebody married you?”, […] Read more…
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A Mother’s Wisdom
My mom has always really loved kids. She’s known for nurturing other people’s children when there’s a need. I once had a best friend in middle school who lived with us for a while because he household was abusive. She lived right around the corner but her parents were just fine with her staying with […] Read more…
The Other Royal Wedding
You probably missed it. It wasn’t all over the news but, there was another Royal Wedding last week. The same day that Kate and William made it official another couple tied the knot as well. A Michigan couple got married just hours before Kate and William. Their wedding was held at a famous castle. The […] Read more…
When I Knew…
When I dropped him off at day care and felt like I’d left my heart behind. When I handed him over to a teacher at day care so she could get to know him. He looked at me with concerned eyes and I wanted to take him and run. When I stare at him while […] Read more…
Fashion Friday
“The difference between style and fashion is quality.” ~Giorgio Armani Read more…
The Royal Takeover
I am BEYOND over it! I am so looking forward to tomorrow for a few reasons. First, it’s the weekend! Second, this annoying royal wedding will be over!!!! I could live my whole life without ever having to hear another thing about Kate Middleton and Prince Whatshisface. I know I’m kind of a Grinch about […] Read more…
What’s in a Name
Courage is a crazy thing. We have to pull it out of nowhere all the time. When you’re doing a presentation at work, when you have to dive into the river to save your pet – that my friends, is courage. In the prompt this week one of the options was to have the courage […] Read more…
40 Before 40 No. 4
Ahem, Do Re Mi… Just warming up for the next installment of my forty before forty list. In addition to my desire to perform on stage like a pro, I want to sound good doing it! To that end, before I hit the big 4-0h I’d like to take some singing lessons. I’ve been a […] Read more…
Pajama Jeans are the Devil!
I blame you! You know who you are. Who ever is out there rocking these “jeans” like they’re the hottest thing ever. I don’t know you by name but, that’s probably for the best. If I see the infomercial for pajama jeans one more time, I can’t be held accountable for my actions. I have […] Read more…
Operation: Date Night
It had been sixteen whole months since my husband and I went on a date. Since our son made his way into the world our Friday date night went the way of the do – do bird. According to everyone, this wasn’t good. They all kept saying that we needed to get away to just […] Read more…
