Wellness Wednesday: 6 Reasons to Drink More Water & 6 Ways to Make it Happen 

Today, one of the things I aim to accomplish is to drink enough water. I live in a state of dehydration- most days running on coffee alone. Yes, I realize that this is terrible. So...I'm working on it. I know on the days that I have consumed the right amount I feel soooooo much better.Continue reading "Wellness Wednesday: 6 Reasons to Drink More Water & 6 Ways to Make it Happen "

(Not so) Tall Tale Tuesday: Pride and Coffee 

It's Tuesday again and you know what that means??? Yes, that's right... it's (Not so) Tall Tale Tuesday.  See the first of these posts for the background of these tales. The next prompt in the list on A Medium Corporation by Bianca Bass is: Write about a lesson you learned the hard way. Man, I have toContinue reading "(Not so) Tall Tale Tuesday: Pride and Coffee "

Mommy Review Monday: Five-Minute Journal 

A few days back I posted about my new journey using The Five-Minute Journal and said I'd let you all know how it's gone for 5 days- and now it's been more than that but I decided to wait to post on Mommy Review Monday. I did make it the solid 5 days that it challenged me toContinue reading "Mommy Review Monday: Five-Minute Journal "

Sweet Sunday: Easy Banana Bread

Today I had a few very ripe bananas and decided to make a little tasty treat for the family. My Grammy mailed this recipe to me when I was in college, along with $5 to buy a pound of butter and a loaf pan. Great memories and pretty great recipe too. It seems like we never endContinue reading "Sweet Sunday: Easy Banana Bread"

Photo Friday: Jeep it Up

Last weekend Garen got some much-needed away time with his jeep. I think basically a bunch of cool jeep people got together to drive their toys up and down hills and valleys and in and out of lots of mud and water...in case you couldn't tell. Nothing like playing in the mud! I'm pretty sureContinue reading "Photo Friday: Jeep it Up"

(Not so) Tall Tale Tuesday: Mr. $hitter

Introduction to (Not So) Tall Tale Tuesday: Have I ever mentioned that I'm a matchy-matchy person? I like things to go together and I guess this has bled over into my blogging because I feel an overwhelming desire to have my titles coordinate with the day of the week. If you know me very well,Continue reading "(Not so) Tall Tale Tuesday: Mr. $hitter"

Mommy Review Monday: Starbucks App

Before I start I'm going to go ahead and admit that this post makes me seem super-spoiled. I'll refute that by saying that:  I work hard for my over-priced caffeinated beverages  I use them to treat myself or wake myself up (whichever type of day it might be) I don't have a daily habit (mostContinue reading "Mommy Review Monday: Starbucks App"

New Journey with the Five-Minute Journal 

I'm starting a new journey with the Five-Minute Journal. I'm nerdishly excited about it as I'm always looking for good self-improvement methods. This jumped out at me after listening to a pod cast (I hate that I can't remember which one) with the authors/creators of the journal. They recognized a need- people need to remember theContinue reading "New Journey with the Five-Minute Journal "

Thursday’s Thoughts:  Jumping for Joy

​​When I need a little laugh, I like to ask Clara and Kate to show us how they jump. If this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will.  I'm pretty sure watching others jump for joy is a universal way to derive happiness. Just take a look at someone's recent wedding photos. There'sContinue reading "Thursday’s Thoughts:  Jumping for Joy"