Last week I was feeling down in the dumps and rather stressed.  One day I just completely lost it and fell apart.  I picked myself up rather quickly though with the support of my family and the kindness of a few friends too. I have a few close, local friends that are absolutely wonderful.  One …

Why is it that I can manage a household, two young kids, a tough job that keeps me busy, cooking meals from scratch and a whole lot more, but I cannot properly shave my legs for anything in this world??  I always end up with a ‘patch of grass’ somewhere on the back of my …

Please excuse me while I fall apart. Don’t mind me. I’m just having a bad day, a terrible week and an even worse month. The kids are sick again. I have to call into work again. I haven’t slept much lately. My one afternoon off, my only scheduled free time for the past several weeks …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “I Like Your Diaper” My two year old can often be very complimentary.  She …

Over the weekend, I found myself in the teen/tween/young adult section of the library.  It was only natural since this area was next to the children’s section where my six-year old was browsing. My fingers edged the pages of several books from my youth bringing a smile to my face.  I spotted the The Babysitters …

Did you know that I offer writing, editing, critiquing and even public relations services?  Well, I do! In addition to my own personal writing, I help other writers find and perfect their voices.  I can serve as your editor for your creative pieces.   I can also help you promote events in the local community.  …

Every week I find something new A doll, a ball and Mickey Mouse too At the bottom of the laundry bin Peeping out to scare me again I shouldn’t be startled at this With scattered pieces and toys amiss My two kids make quite the mess A fake lizard beneath a pink dress They are …

When did I become such a frugal girl, a thrifty shopper?  I asked myself this question over the weekend. My parents were visiting us and as usual, my mom brought a half-dozen new outfits for the girls to wear.  My mom was sharing what she bought and how much she paid, proudly stating the 30% …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “I Like Your Boo-boos (Boobies)!” As I was drying off after my shower the …

For some reason this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson has been stuck in my head for days now… “Life is a journey, not a destination.” I even had these words in my head as I was climbing into my car yesterday.  When the radio came on, the band Journey was playing.  It was their song, …