Today I took my sister to Krispy Kreme to celebrate her birthday. I was very excited to see that the hot light was on. Yum-o! I was also excited because we learned earlier this summer that Krispy Kreme gives patrons a free box of a dozen doughnuts on their birthday. We were a little giddy […]
Funny Breastfeeding Definitions
I cannot remember where I got this list, but when I stumbled across it on my computer, I knew I had to share it with my readers. If you have ever breastfed, you will likely laugh out loud at least once while reading this list of funny breastfeeding definitions. Funny Breastfeeding Definitions Boob-Lift – The unconscious […]
Reminder: Watch Your Children Around Water
School is back in session for a lot of children. For some, this means the end of days by the pool and the beginning of a slow cool down toward an approaching fall. I want to take this opportunity to remind you that pools and other bodies of water are attractive to children year round, […]
The Life I Lost
I am coming up on the 6 year anniversary of the day my pregnancy was ended by miscarriage. It was a very difficult time for me. I had been trying to get pregnant for about a year to no avail. I was overjoyed when I discovered that I was pregnant, but only a few days […]
Seven Benefits of Living in a Small House
We have lived in our home for almost nine years now. It has approximately 900 square feet of living space, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, which seemed fine when it was just me and my hubby. However, we have added two children to our family since we bought our home and at times we feel […]
Poor Choices and Addictions
Someone I love shared this poem with me once. She was recovering from a drug addiction at the time and she felt that these words described her journey. I wanted to share this with you today for a couple of different reasons. First, it is no secret that families across the globe are affected by […]
Unexpected Trampoline Danger
When I was a teenager, I had a lot of fun on my family’s trampoline. But when my children asked for one, I was worried about injuries. My husband and I finally decided to purchase a trampoline last Christmas, but we made sure to buy one that had an enclosure and a cover for the […]
My Locks of Love Inspired Haircut
Most of my life I have had long hair, although there have been a few times when I have cut it to my shoulders. Now that I am well into my thirties I have found that my hair just isn’t what it used to be. I have been pining away after shorter hairstyles for some […]
Memorial Day – Not Just for BBQs
Memorial Day is often referred to as the unofficial first day of summer. Like anyone else, I love backyard barbeques, swimming with the family, and camping trips on Memorial Day weekend. However, as a military family, we also take time to remember what Memorial Day is really about. It is not about summer, it is […]
Please Pray for Joplin
I do not feel like celebrating today. As I write this, at least 89 people have died in yesterday’s tornado in Joplin, Missouri. By some estimates, as much as 30% of the city is wiped out. When you look at pictures like the AP picture on the right, you cannot help but wonder how the […]
Weddings – Royal & Common – Share Your Memories
I love weddings. If I could pick any event to go to this weekend, a wedding would be on my short list. I had so much fun planning my husband’s and my wedding. I also gladly helped out with my sister’s recent nuptials. There is not much to me that is more meaningful than being […]
Thank you!
I am celebrating! This little blog is growing more everyday. I reached 1000 page hits this week! Some of my blogger friends have 10 to 20 times that amount, but I am grateful to be where I am right now. Thanks for following my blog, reading my posts and taking the time to leave comments. […]
