I have a square foot garden that has officially been unsuccessful for 6 years now. Mainly because of my lack of watering skills, or I should say “remembering to water” skills. I just decided this year it is time for a change. I am going to embrace my abilities and inabilities and I am going to fill my square foot gardens with wildflowers this. Flowers are more up my alley than vegetables anyways.
Today is my first day back at work since we left for vacation. Coming back to real life is rough, amiright? Especially coming back from a place where literally everything is focused on you forgetting about the actual world you live in so that you focus on all the entertainment in front of you. Not [...]
Last week was spring break and I wish I could say I spent it sipping fancy drinks on the beach, I instead spent it on the floor of my bathroom potty training my 2 year old. I just want to thank all of you who did travel, I did spend my time living vicariously through all of your lives while eating more than my fair share of Easter candy.
Two years ago my family met my parents and my sister and her family in Disney World. My parents are very generous and wanted to take us all - mainly to “watch Nora’s face when she meets all the princesses.” It was both magical and stressful. There were countless meltdowns and temper tantrums. There were [...]
EVERY year, my family and I go to a local greenhouse on the first weekend before spring. It started a long time ago and has kind of become a celebration of surviving a “midwest winter.” (It tends to drag on and on, teasing you every once in a while with a warm day, only to [...]
I feel like part of growing up is having periodic "come to Jesus" moments with yourself. About three years ago, I had one of these moments. I was annoyed that my jeans felt tight and I was annoyed when I saw other women eat things like pizza and sweets and it SEEMED like they never [...]
We have been stuck inside this week as the “spring” weather here in Missouri has had its emotional breakdown. Getting that cabin fever, I decided it was time for a little change. When it comes to decorating, I will be the first to admit that I am no expert. But, I do love it! I’m [...]
