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• Why I Blog

  

  I blog because my life is so crazy that I want to capture it in words without having to pay out the expense to write an actual book. You know the saying, “you... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Why I’m a Sucky Friend

  

  If you’re friends with me, you know I suck at being a good friend. I honestly love all my friends and would be there in a flash if a friend were seriously in... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Kindness Challenge

  

  Love this Kindness Challenge I saw over at ‘The Richness of a Simple Life’. I think I am going to sign up. I mean I can be kind right? Here is a little blurb... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Just Not Feeling It.

  

  Here’s a list of why I am not feeling it. 1.       I’m Sick. I work in early education and have been exposed to some plague that toddlers can only pass on to... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 6 Ways to Improve Your Life and Be Happy!

  

  We all know we should improve our lives, get healthy, work out more, be nice…yada, yada, yada. Well I have 6 ways to help do just that! You will be so freaking... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016

• Life Goals & Bullet Journaling

  

  Everyone needs goals. Whether it’s to get out of bed every morning, run 5 miles a day (not gonna happen unless I am getting chased by a wild animal), find a... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016

• Who Is This Midlife Crazy Person?

  

  A quick definition from Psychology Today (.com) says: “Mid-Life:  Mortality and the idea that time is running out can leave a middle-aged person feeling... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016

• Remember Spring Break?

  

  This is Thing 1 (on the right) and his bud Andy. They are both home on spring break from college. Andy is recovering from surgery from a Frisbee accident. (I ki... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2016

• Another Blog Award!

  

  Blogging has officially made me feel popular! Yet another award from a blogger I admire. Thank you ‘Bubbles and Beebots’! I have already nominated all my... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2016

• #Grownuplife

  

  Wake up. This is the important one. Am I breathing? Can I feel my limbs? Is it Saturday? If I have to pee then I better move quickly now. Check my... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2016

• A Picture is Worth a Million Laughs

  

  It’s been one of those days friends. So I wasted a few hours on the interwebs and found these little gems. They made me laugh so if you are having a ‘day’, mayb... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016

• My First Blog Award Nomination!

  

  I’ve been nominated for a blog award! Thanks to Becky at My Life, Part 2 and Erin at Bubbles and Beebots. I love both these blogs and the women who created them... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2016

• 25 Things That Keep Me Up at Night

  

  I’m sure my lack of sleep lately has nothing to do with the fact that my diet is awful and late night cocktails are a terrible idea during the week. It’s more... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2016

• Sisterhood of the Traveling Nail Polish

  

  Obviously we need to shop for new shoes… You never know where life will take you. But having a few great girlfriends on life’s journey with you is such a... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2016 LIFESTYLE

• My Fav Reality Shows for 2013

  It's like watching a train wreck. You just can't look. Away. I have filled hours upon hours of DVR time with reality TV. I have to watch it when no one is home... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Out of Control 'Elf on the Shelf'

  

  If you haven't heard of the 'Elf on the Shelf' you must be living under a rock. It's a great idea for the kids during the holidays. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• 8 Reasons To Be Excited It's Back To School Time

  

  It's mid-August and that means 'Back To School' for most school systems in our country. Kids all over the nation are in a funk and desperately hanging on to... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Letters To Idiots That They Will Never Read

  

  Free image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net Dear Neighbor from Hell, I appreciate that you feel the need to own a motorcycle while you are clearly in a mid-lif... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• 7 Signs You Need A Vacation

  

  1. You spend at least five minutes in the suntan lotion section sniffing Hawaiian Tropic. 2. You downloaded "The Pina Colada Song" on your ipod. 3. You've been... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Southern Spring

  

  I grew up in the 'arm-pit' of North Carolina. I know that sounds weird but if you are from my neck of the woods you know that means Fayetteville, NC. Some... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION